Key Concerns from Flour Millers
The Pakistan Flour Mills Association (PFMA)—led by Chairman Asim Raza—has cautioned that the recent significant jump in wheat prices is likely to trigger a further increase in flour prices.
Wheat has surged by approximately ₨300 per 40 kg, reaching ₨3,100.
A 20 kg bag of flour has risen by around ₨500.
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Deregulation of the wheat market, the ending of price controls, and low stock reserves have exacerbated the situation, leaving millers apprehensive about the sustainability of current supply levels.
The News InternationalProfit by Pakistan TodayPakistan TodayAcross the country, wholesale flour prices in Karachi have spiked dramatically:
Wheat is now trading at ₨90 per kg, up from ₨72 in mid-August.
Flour (No. 2.5) has climbed to ₨97/kg, and fine flour to ₨103/kg.
These surges have pushed 20 kg flour bags up to ₨1,700–₨2,100, while 1 kg of fine flour now goes for ₨106.
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Summary Table
| Commodity | Recent Price Movement |
|---|---|
| Wheat (40 kg) | +₨300; now at ₨3,100 |
| Flour (20 kg bag) | +₨500 increase |
| Karachi Wholesale | Wheat: ₨90/kg; Flour: ₨97–₨103/kg |
| 20 kg Flour Bag | ₨1,700–₨2,100 |
Why It Matters
Flour is a staple in Pakistan. These hikes directly affect food affordability for low-income households.
PFMA’s warnings suggest that unless corrective measures—like targeted subsidies or interventionist market controls—are taken, prices may continue to climb.
With lingering flooding and production pressures, policymakers are urged to act quickly to avert food inflation spirals.
