Govt Fixes Prices of Pulses, Rice, and Spices to Curb Inflation

ISLAMABAD: In an effort to control rising inflation, the government has fixed the prices of pulses, rice, and spices, reported by a private TV channel on Saturday. A formal notification regarding the price control has also been issued.

Traders welcomed the move but emphasized that the government should consider shopkeepers’ expenses while setting prices for daily essential commodities. They suggested allowing an eight percent profit on sugar and a 15 percent profit on other daily-use items to ensure small shopkeepers are not adversely affected.

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Citizens expressed hope that strict implementation of the government’s price list would help reduce inflation.

According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics’ weekly report released on December 26, 2024, the country’s inflation rate increased by 0.09 percent over the past week, bringing the overall annualized weekly inflation rate to 2.83 percent.

During the week, the prices of 13 items rose, while 11 items saw a decrease. Red chili prices rose by 6.26 percent, chicken by 5.29 percent, garlic by 1.50 percent, and eggs by 0.58 percent. Meanwhile, some essentials became cheaper: 2.5 kg of edible ghee dropped by 0.56 percent, moong dal by 0.48 percent, potatoes by 10.37 percent, and tomatoes by 9.64 percent.

The government’s move aims to provide relief to both consumers and shopkeepers amid rising inflation.