Prices of sugar, wheat expected to increase in utility stores

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Industries and Production has drafted a summary to increase the price of sugar, flour, and ghee at utility stores.

According to the summary, sent to Economic Coordination Committee, the ministry has proposed an increase in the price of sugar by Rs7 per kg — after which the rate will go up from Rs68 to Rs75 per kg.

The summary has also sought an increase of Rs45 per kg in the price of ghee, following which the price of the commodity will raise from Rs175 to Rs220 per kg.

Meanwhile, the production ministry has also proposed an increase in the price of the 20kg wheat sack as well, the summary said.