ISLAMABAD – As fuel prices continue their upward march, the cost of building materials is following closely behind. Steel, cement, and bricks are now hitting record rates across Pakistan, putting additional pressure on construction projects and homeowners alike.
Steel Prices in Pakistan 2026
40 Grade Steel Rates
| Brand | Rate (KG) | Rate (Rs/Metric Ton) |
|---|---|---|
| Five Star Steel | 253 | 253,000 |
| Amreli Steels | 257 | 257,000 |
| Mughal Steel | 261 | 261,000 |
| Agha Steel | 259 | 259,000 |
| AF Steel | 251 | 251,000 |
| Moiz Steel | 252 | 252,000 |
| Union Steel | 249 | 249,000 |
| Naveena Steel | 250 | 250,000 |
60 Grade Steel Rates
| Brand | Rate (KG) | Rate (Rs/Metric Ton) |
|---|---|---|
| Five Star Steel | 255 | 255,000 |
| Amreli Steels | 259 | 259,000 |
| Mughal Steel | 263 | 263,000 |
| Agha Steel | 261 | 261,000 |
| AF Steel | 253 | 253,000 |
| Moiz Steel | 254 | 254,000 |
| Union Steel | 251 | 251,000 |
| Naveena Steel | 252 | 252,000 |
Cement prices are climbing steadily in price. From the bustling streets of Karachi to Lahore, builders alike are feeling the pinch as each bag now costs more while cost of transporting material also goes up amid massive surge in fuel prices.
Latest data shared by Bureau of Statistics shows average retail price per bag of cement jumped to Rs 1,482, while southern cities experienced an even sharper rise, with prices climbing to Rs 1,490-15000 per bag.
Cement Prices in Pakistan 2026
| City | Price |
|---|---|
| Islamabad | 1,441 |
| Rawalpindi | 1,433 |
| Gujranwala | 1,520 |
| Sialkot | 1,510 |
| Lahore | 1,509 |
| Faisalabad | 1,450 |
| Sargodha | 1,500 |
| Multan | 1,513 |
| Bahawalpur | 1,533 |
| Peshawar | 1,493 |
| Bannu | 1,400 |
- Karachi: Rs 1,400
- Hyderabad: Rs 1,498
- Sukkur: Rs 1,550
- Larkana: Rs 1,413
- Quetta: Rs 1,470
- Khuzdar: Rs 1,600
Experts warn that this upward trend could strain construction budgets nationwide, impacting both large-scale projects and everyday home renovations. With Khuzdar leading the country at Rs 1,600 per bag, consumers are bracing for further increases in the coming weeks.
Cement prices edges up across Pakistan – Check city-wise rates
