With advent of Ramazan essential items prices surge across Pakistan

With the advent of the holy month of Ramazan, food prices have surged dramatically across the country, making essential items unaffordable for laymen, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. 

Fruits, vegetables, and meat prices have skyrocketed despite the government’s official price lists, leaving buyers frustrated over unchecked inflation. The sudden increase in fruit prices has left citizens worried, taking fruits out of reach of the public. The difference in prices from three days ago is huge. 

In Lahore, markets and bazaars are selling essential food items well above the official rates: Apples official price is fixed at Rs305 per kg but it is being sold in Rs335 per kg. 

Bananas is being sold Rs300 per dozen instead of official rate 270. Guavas is being sold in Rs250 per kg instead of Rs220 per kg rate. 

Tomatoes are being sold at Rs20 per kg more than the official rate. Ginger’s official price is Rs340 per kg while it is being sold Rs370 per kg in the market. Garlic’s price is Rs530 per kg but market rate is Rs600 per kg. Despite the government's official price lists, violations continue as vendors charge inflated rates, further burdening consumers. Residents of Rawalpindi are also witnessing a steep rise in fruit prices:

Apples is Rs320 per kg. Guavas Rs210 per kg. Strawberries Rs330 per kg. Bananas Rs260 per dozen. Cantaloupe: Rs290 per kg. Dates prices jump from Rs450 to Rs650 per kg. 

Consumers are struggling to keep up with the rising cost of basic food essentials as Ramadan approaches. Many buyers have expressed frustration, calling on the government to take strict action against price gouging. The public has raised concerns over inflation and urged the concerned government and market committees to curb the price hike in the holy month of Ramazan.