Essentials' prices rise by Rs50 to Rs100 in Pindi
RAWALPINDI:
With Ramazan approaching fast, the prices of essential food items have skyrocketed across Rawalpindi. The cost of goods needed for Sehri and Iftar has increased by Rs50 to Rs 100 per kilogramme while soaring fuel prices have further added to inflationary pressures.
Sugar now costs Rs160 per kg after a Rs10 increase, while ghee is being sold at Rs570 per kg following a Rs50 hike.
Cooking oil prices have risen to Rs580 per litre, while gram flour (besan) now costs Rs470 per kg, reflecting a Rs100 increase. Prices of vegetables and fruits have also surged.
In the open market, white chickpeas are selling for Rs420 per kg, red kidney beans for Rs450, and dates between Rs500 and Rs1,000 per kg, depending on quality.
Live chicken is priced at Rs400 per kg, while chicken meat costs Rs630. A dozen eggs are now Rs235. The price of potatoes has risen to Rs90 per kg, onions to Rs100, garlic to Rs650, and ginger to Rs500 per kg.
Green chillies are being sold at Rs150 per kg, tomatoes at Rs110, and peas at Rs100.
Fruit prices have also surged, with apples ranging from Rs200 to Rs400 per kg, guavas at Rs200 per kg, bananas at Rs200-250 per dozen, and citrus fruits like oranges priced between Rs250 and Rs500 per dozen.
Strawberries have reached Rs700 per kg, while pomegranates are being sold at Rs400 per kg.
Consumers have expressed frustration over the relentless rise in prices, with many struggling to afford basic necessities as Ramadan nears.
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