PESHAWAR: Flour prices have increased once again in the provincial capital, adding to the financial burden on residents already struggling with rising living costs.
The price of a 20-kilogram bag of mixed flour has risen from Rs2,400 to Rs2,500 in local markets. The price of a 20-kilogram bag of fine flour has increased from Rs2,600 to Rs2,700, according to market data, according to figures released by the Flour Dealers Association.
Dealers say that the latest price increase resulted from an unexpected demand surge which created supply chain disruptions. They claim that rising prices occurred because demand and supply reached an unbalanced state.
The sudden price increase has created anxiety among residents because many people find it harder to control their home financial obligations. The price of flour, which people use as a basic food item, has a direct effect on their daily budget expenses.
The authorities need to respond to the situation according to consumers who want price stabilization measures and guaranteed market supply throughout the day.
Market observers note that price changes for essential goods create persistent difficulties that impact low-income and middle-income households throughout the entire city.
Power bill shock: Electricity prices raised across Pakistan
Earlier, the prices of electricity have been increased across the country through the mechanism of the quarterly adjustment. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has issued a decision after the hearing of the quarterly adjustment, in which it has been decided to increase the electricity prices by 35 paisas per unit.
According to the NEPRA decision, the adjustment will apply from October to December 2025. The increase in the prices of electricity will be applicable from March to May 2026. The increase in the prices of electricity will add a burden of PKR 8.67 billion on the consumers of electricity.
It is worth mentioning here that the prices of electricity were also increased through the first quarterly adjustment of the current fiscal year. In the July to September 2025 quarterly adjustment, the prices of electricity were increased by 33 paisa per unit. The adjustment applied from December 2025 to February 2026.
