Sugar Prices Leap Above Rs210 per Kg Across Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Despite governmental efforts, retail sugar prices in Pakistan have surged sharply over the past week, climbing as high as Rs210 per kilogram in parts of the country.

Steep Price Rises in Key Cities

According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), in the city of Peshawar alone sugar jumped by up to Rs10 per kg in one week, reaching the country’s highest recorded rate. In other major centres — including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Multan and Bannu — sugar now sells near Rs200 per kg, while in Karachi the rate stands at about Rs195 per kg.

On average, national sugar pricing rose to Rs188.81/kg this week from Rs185.40/kg last week. A year ago, the national average was just Rs134.80/kg, illustrating a dramatic year-on-year increase.

Consumer Impact and Market Strain

Consumers across Pakistan face new strain as a staple commodity becomes significantly more expensive. With sugar now costing over 50% more than a year ago, household budgets are under pressure. Analysts point to disrupted supply chains, export decisions and possible hoarding as contributing to the supply tightness.

The government has repeatedly announced measures to stabilise retail sugar pricing but these have so far failed to bring effective relief to many consumers.

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