Flour price again soaring in Peshawar adding to the problems faced by people. According to Flour Dealers Association the price of a 20 kg bag of mixed flour has risen from Rs2400 to Rs2500, whereas, a 20 kg bag of fine flour is being sold at Rs2700, up from Rs2600.
The demand and irregular supply are responsible for the price hike, said the association.
Experts say fluctuations in flour prices are common before Ramzan however the continuous rise in prices are pushing extra weights of burden on the public.
Frustrated with inflation the citizens have demanded urgent action from the government for controlling the prices and also providing relief to the common people.
It is worth mentioning that the flour rates had already gone high in major cities including Peshawar, Lahore, Karachi and others before Ramzan.
Earlier, the government announced massive discounts on essential groceries, particularly ghee, cooking oil, and flour, to reduce the burden on people in Pakistan during Ramzan 2026.
Discounts on Ghee and Cooking Oil
According to the government the consumers will receive a discount of Rs10 to Rs16 on every 1 kg or 1 litre pack of ghee and cooking oil throughout the holy month.
This was announced by Special Assistant to the Chief Minister Salma Butt following a meeting with representatives of the Pakistan Ghee Mills Association (PGMA), attended by Punjab Food Authority (PFA) Director General Asim Javaid.
Salma Butt said that high-quality ghee and cooking oil will be available at these subsidised rates across Punjab markets.
She added that if palm oil prices decrease further, additional immediate relief will be provided to consumers in consultation with the industry.
Subsidised Flour Sales
Flour will be offered at reduced rates through special outlets:
- In 64 special markets and Ramadan Sahulat Bazaars across Punjab, a 10 kg bag of flour will be available for Rs850.
- The Pakistan Flour Mills Association will establish 1,550 dedicated flour sale points throughout the province, where a 10 kg bag will be sold for Rs905 and a 20 kg bag for Rs1,810.
Regular flour supplies will continue at prevailing market rates outside these special points.
Association leaders, including Asim Raza Ahmed and Riazullah Khan, reaffirmed the industry’s commitment to supporting the Punjab government in delivering relief to the public during Ramzan, ensuring quality and availability of essentials at affordable prices.
Also read: Massive discounts announced on groceries for Ramzan 2026
