LAHORE – Eid festivities in Pakistan are shadowed by price hikes as rates of several commodities, including Ghee and Oil climbed higher amid a surge in demand.

As Eid approaches, consumers are facing an unexpected surge in the prices of essential kitchen items, with both ghee and cooking oil soaring by up to Rs15 per kg, as masses concerned about their budgets during the festive season.

Top brands witnessed the rise of Rs15 rupees, with new price standing at Rs615 per liter, while ghee has also become more costly, with a Rs10 increase pushing its price to around Rs600.

Cooking Oil Price in Pakistan

Products	Size	Price
Dalda Corn Oil	3 Liters	1,999
Dalda Corn Oil	4.5 Liters	3,000
Mezan Banaspati Ghee	1 KG Pouch	600
Mezan Canola Oil	1 Litre	614
Mezan Canola Oil	3 Litres	1,835
Mezan Olivola Olive & Canola Oil	3 Litres	1,950
Mezan Olivola Oil	4.5 Litres	2,925
Mezan Canola Oil Pouch	1 Litre	600
Mezan Cooking Oil Pouch	1 Litre	600
Mezan Oil	10 Litres	6,000
Soya Supreme Cooking Oil	1 Litre	590
Soya Supreme Cooking Oil	10 Litres	5,900
Soya Supreme Cooking Oil	16 Litres	9,350
Eva Canola Oil	10 Litres	6,230
Eva Canola Oil	1 Litre	615
Eva Canola Oil	3 Litres	1,869

Second-tier ghee and cooking oil has gone up by around 10 rupees, now retailing around Rs500-520 rupees per liter, while its ghee also saw Rs10 increase, with prices reaching Rs500 per kilogram.

This price surge is causing widespread concern among consumers, who are now bracing for higher costs during the holiday season. The price increase could be result of market fluctuations, impacting the affordability of essential products just before one of the most important festivals in the region.