Karachi Flour Prices Rise by Rs14 Per Kg, Chakki Flour Reaches Rs210
Karachi millers have increased prices across several flour varieties by an average of Rs14 per kilogram over three days, adding to consumers’ food expenses.
The increase follows a Rs3 per kg reduction in late September that reportedly failed to reach buyers because retailers maintained their prices.
Mill and Retail Flour Rates
The newly issued mill rates differ from prices reported in retail markets:
| Flour Variety | Mill Rate per Kg | Retail Rate per Kg |
|---|---|---|
| Flour No. 2.5 | Rs155 | Rs180 |
| Maida | Rs167 | — |
| Fine flour | Rs170 | Rs200 |
| Chakki flour | — | Rs210 |
Previously, retail flour No. 2.5 sold for Rs170 per kg, fine flour for Rs180 and chakki flour for Rs180–200.
A retailer also reported that branded five-kilogram fine flour bags now cost Rs1,000–1,010, compared with Rs950 earlier.
Wheat Costs Rise as Retailers Report Supply Gaps
A miller attributed the increase to open-market wheat prices rising from Rs125–130 to Rs138 per kilogram.
Some retailers alleged that millers suspended deliveries before introducing higher rates, leaving shops short of flour. These claims remain allegations.
Imported wheat was expected during October or November, while the next harvest in Sindh and Punjab was anticipated between March and May.
Naan and Bakery Products Become Costlier
Naan prices have risen by Rs5 to Rs30–35 per piece. Sheermal, taftaan and qulcha prices increased by Rs10, while branded bread and bakery products became 8–9% more expensive earlier in the month.
A tandoor owner warned that persistently high flour and LPG costs could trigger another Rs5–10 increase in some roti varieties. That further increase was a possibility, rather than a confirmed price revision.