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.
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