With the start of Ramadan in Peshawar inflation has severely affected the purchasing power of citizens.
People are facing serious difficulties in buying daily essential items as prices of fruits, vegetables, meat and other commodities have recorded a 100 percent increase within a single day.
As a result many residents are being forced to buy goods in grams instead of kilograms or purchase items one by one. Meanwhile the district administration has failed to take any effective measures to control prices and the lack of implementation of the official price list reflects administrative failure.
Citizens are also facing severe inconvenience due to traffic congestion and heavy rush during shopping for iftar and sehri.
Massive discounts announced on groceries for Ramzan 2026
Before Ramzan 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
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
