Roti price jumps by Rs6 in Lahore as inflation bites amid LPG hike

LAHORE – Nanbais jacked up Roti price from Rs14 to Rs20 in Lahore amid surge in transportation cost as inflation goes higher in Pakistan.

A sudden and steep increase in the price of plain bread triggered anger as tandoor owners have openly ignored official price lists and imposed self-determined rates.

The price of Sada Roti that was previously sold for Rs. 14 has now surged to Rs. 20, and the unexpected hike placed an additional burden on already struggling households, where bread is a daily necessity.

Tandoor owners defend the price hike, claiming that rising costs of LPG gas and flour have left them with no choice but to increase prices. They argue that if gas and flour are provided at lower rates, they are willing to reduce bread prices immediately.

President of the Naan Roti Association strongly rejected this justification, calling the increase self-imposed and unjustified. He explained that such sudden price hikes on essential food items are unacceptable and must be brought under control without delay.

Citizens demanded strict action from the district administration, urging authorities to ensure implementation of official price lists. They are calling for immediate crackdowns on those charging arbitrary rates so that relief can be provided to the public, which is already under severe inflation pressure.