KARACHI – Cooking became more expensive in Pakistan as prices of Ghee, and oil severely affected both consumers and small traders, especially in the food market.
Lately, the price of cooking oil moved up Rs30 while ghee prices also saw a hike of Rs30-40 per kg. Consumers are also feeling brunt, with rising food prices hitting household budgets hard.
Small traders expressed frustration over lack of government relief as inflation continues to climb, with the Sensitive Price Indicator showing a 0.28pc increase in week ending October 17.
Ghee Prices in Pakistan
| Products | Price |
| Mezan Banaspati 1 kg | Rs530 |
| Habib Banaspati 1 Litre | Rs600 |
| Dalda VTF Banaspati Ghee 1 Litre | Rs545 |
| Soya Supreme Banaspati Ghee 1 kg Pouch | Rs549 |
| Golden Sun Banaspati 1 kg Pouch | Rs710 |
| Manpasand Banaspati Ghee 1 Litre Pouch | Rs482 |
| Soya Supreme Banaspati Ghee 1 kg (5 pcs) | Rs1,800 |
| Tullo Banaspati Ghee 5 kg Tin | Rs2,765 |
| Tullo Banaspati 2.5 kg Tin | Rs945 |
Cooking Oil Prices in Pakistan
| Item Name | Price |
| Mezan Cooking Oil 1×5 Ltr Carton | Rs. 2,600 |
| Organico Coconut Oil 500 Ml | Rs. 680 |
| Kashmir Oil Premium Gold Standing Pouch Box | Rs. 2,725 |
| Eva Canola Oil 3Ltr Pet Bottle | Rs. 1,676 |
| Castor Oil 250gm Roghan Arind – 100% Original Cold Pressed | Rs. 470 |
| Sufi Canola Cooking Oil 1Ltr x 5 Poly Bag | Rs. 2,813 |
| Soya Supreme Olive Cooking Oil Btl 4.5l | Rs. 2,698 |
The sharp rise in prices struggle to absorb higher costs and maintain profitability. Consumers are also feeling the pressure, with rising food prices straining household budgets.
Small traders, already impacted by inflation, are frustrated by government’s lack of intervention.
