Flour prices in Quetta have risen sharply within a week, adding to the financial pressure on households already facing higher daily expenses.
QUETTA: Flour prices have increased sharply in Quetta over the past week, adding to the financial pressure on households already struggling with rising costs of essential goods.
According to media reports, the price of a 20-kilogram bag of flour in the Balochistan capital has increased by Rs400 in a week, rising from Rs2,800 to Rs3,200.
The price of a 50-kilogram flour bag has also increased by Rs1,000, from Rs7,000 to Rs8,000, according to the reports.
Shopkeepers said the price of flour has increased by Rs20 per kilogram during the past week. The increase has further added to the cost of a basic food item for consumers.
Rising inflation puts household budgets under pressure
Flour is a staple food item for households, meaning changes in its price can have a direct impact on monthly household expenses.
Residents said their budgets were already under pressure because of higher prices of everyday necessities. They said the latest increase in flour prices had created an additional financial burden, particularly for low- and middle-income families.
The reported increase comes amid concerns over rising transportation and other costs following changes in petroleum product prices. Higher fuel costs can affect the expenses associated with the movement of food and other essential commodities, although the specific reasons for the latest flour price increase in Quetta were not independently established in the information provided.
The impact of rising prices is also being felt in weekly low-cost markets. In Islamabad, residents have expressed concern over higher prices of fruits and vegetables, saying that even markets intended to provide relatively affordable options are facing inflationary pressures.
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