Lower Petrol Prices Offset by Rising Flour and Rice Costs

 Market sources say the price of a 50kg flour bag has gone up by Rs. 400, while various rice varieties now cost Rs. 20 to Rs. 30 more per kilogram.

Consumers voice disappointment over the persistent increase in the prices of basic food items, saying the recent decline in fuel prices has brought no meaningful relief.

 Instead, the cost of everyday essentials continue to rise, placing greater strain on household finances.

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Retailers also caution that if current market trends continue, the price of flour, rice, and other staple grocery items may climb further in the upcoming days, deepening concerns about the cost of living.

Flour and rice being staple foods for millions of households across Pakistan, make any price increase an immediate burden on family budgets, especially for low and middle-income households already coping with prolonged inflation.

Wheat flour continues to be the country's primary dietary staple in both urban and rural communities, while rice remains a regular feature of daily meals and is extensively used by restaurants, caterers, and the broader food industry.