Prices for wheat and bread have skyrocketed nationwide as a result of the recent floods, which have also caused a new wave of inflation. The price of a simple 20-kilogram flour bag has increased by hundreds of rupees in just one month, causing hardship for the populace.
Price increases for wheat and flour
A 20-kilogram bag of flour now costs Rs1,810, up Rs410 in just one month, according to official estimates. Flour, which used to cost Rs80 per kilogram in the Sanghar area of Sindh, is now sold for Rs125, causing extreme hardship for families who are already battling with exorbitant living expenses.
There has also been a notable surge in the wheat market. Over the previous month, prices have increased from Rs2,300 to Rs3,000, a rise of Rs700 per maund.
