Roti Rs 25, Naan Rs 35, Lahori Nanbai has again increased the prices.
LAHORE – As millions of Pakistanis grapple with persistent inflation and shrinking household budgets, the United Non-Buy Association in Lahore announced fresh price hikes for bread and naan, another staple food item set to become more expensive, putting further pressure on consumers who are already struggling to keep up with rising living costs with little or no money.
The prices of food items are set to rise once again, with the United Bread Buyers Association announcing yet another rise in the prices of bread and bread across Lahore, blaming the rise in flour prices and increase in operating costs. The move has sparked a fresh row with the district administration, which has warned of strict action against charging tandoors beyond the rates notified by the government.
Under the revised price, a plain roti will now cost Rs 25, while naan will sell for Rs 35. The association said the decision was taken following a sharp rise in flour prices, with a 20 kg bag now costing Rs 2,400, while fine flour has gone up to Rs 12,000.
Nanbai representatives argued that skyrocketing flour prices, expensive LPG and rising packaging costs have made it impossible for tandoor owners to continue selling bread at the official rate. 16. They have given the government a 3-day deadline to start negotiations, warning that ovens across the city may shut down if their demands are not heeded.
The latest hike comes just months after the association raised the price of bread from Rs. 14 to Rs 20 and fixed non-Rs 30, highlighting increasing pressure on bakery operators amid rising input costs.
Despite the announcement, the district administration made it clear that any unauthorized increase would not be tolerated. Enforcement teams will take action against anyone charging more than the officially notified prices, officials said, adding that measures are being taken to ensure supply of cheap bread to consumers.
Price hike is not limited to Lahore only. Many tandoors in Karachi have also increased the price of bread by Rs.5. 5, customers are now paying Rs. 25 instead of the previous Rs.20.
The price of bread has increased in Lahore.
The post Bread price Rs 25, Naan Rs 35, Lahori Nanbai increased prices once again appeared first on Daily Pakistan News
Stay updated with the latest alerts on this story:
View Original Coverage

