The financial difficulties of the nationals have further increased amid skyrocketing inflation as flour prices were increased in different parts of the country, whereas, the flour price is likely to go up by Rs200 per kilogram due to the affected supply of wheat, ARY News reported on Friday.
Karachi Wholesalers Grocers Association (KWGA) Chairman Abdul Rauf Ibrahim expressed fear of a flour crisis across the country and inflated prices up to Rs200 per kilogram. Bakhabar Savera, KWGA Chairman Abdul Rauf Ibrahim revealed that the country is likely to witness a flour crisis in the coming days. He said that the flour prices are likely to be jacked up by Rs200 per kg.
He said that flour is the most essential item for people but the higher rates of flour would further increase the difficulties of the common people.
Ibrahim blamed the Sindh government for the expected flour crisis as it fixed the support price for wheat up to Rs4,000 per maund seven months before the new crop.
He criticised the Sindh government’s decision to fix the support price for wheat despite knowing the country was facing a shortage of 8 million tons of wheat which encouraged hoarders and profiteers.
