The price of sugar has climbed sharply to Rs 220 per kilogram in several cities across Pakistan.
According to data from the Bureau of Statistics, sugar prices increased by Rs 23 per kg in Sargodha and by Rs 5 per kg in Karachi and Hyderabad over the past week, marking the highest nationwide price of Rs 220 per kg.
In cities such as Rawalpindi, Karachi, and Sargodha, sugar is now selling at Rs 200 per kg. Meanwhile, in Hyderabad, the rate has risen from Rs 190 to Rs 195 per kg.
The Bureau of Statistics reported a slight decrease of 12 paisas in the average price of sugar per kilogram over the past week, bringing it down to Rs 188.69 from Rs 188.81 last week. A year ago, the average price stood at Rs 132.47 per kg.
The prices in Lahore have skyrocketed, with sugar now selling between Rs200 and Rs 220 per kilogram.
Source: Dunya News
