Islamabad (September 8, 2025): Flour prices in Pakistan have skyrocketed to record levels, creating a fresh wave of concern among households already battling inflation. Recent floods in Punjab, the country’s main wheat-producing region, have disrupted the supply chain and caused flour rates to climb to an all-time high.
Current Flour Prices Across Pakistan
According to the latest figures from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the price of a 20-kg flour bag has surged by up to Rs. 1,050 within the last three weeks. In some markets, the bag is now selling at Rs. 2,500.
| City | Price Increase (20kg Bag) | Current Price (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Bannu | Rs. 1,050 ↑ | Rs. 2,500 |
| Peshawar | Rs. 900 ↑ | Rs. 2,450 |
| Larkana | Rs. 900 ↑ | Rs. 2,450 |
| Sukkur | Rs. 840 ↑ | Rs. 2,420 |
| Lahore | Rs. 830 ↑ | Rs. 2,400 |
| Multan | Rs. 826 ↑ | Rs. 2,398 |
| Gujranwala | Rs. 817 ↑ | Rs. 2,390 |
| Sialkot | Rs. 817 ↑ | Rs. 2,390 |
| Islamabad | Rs. 800 ↑ | Rs. 2,380 |
| Rawalpindi | Rs. 740 ↑ | Rs. 2,320 |
| Quetta | Rs. 740 ↑ | Rs. 2,320 |
| Bahawalpur | Rs. 866 ↑ | Rs. 2,410 |
Why Are Flour Prices Rising?
The steep surge is mainly linked to:
-
Floods in Punjab – Heavy rains damaged wheat supply routes and slowed transportation to flour mills.
-
Disrupted Supply Chains – Shortages in local markets are fueling panic buying.
-
Inflationary Pressure – Rising costs of transportation and storage are adding to price hikes.
Punjab, often called the breadbasket of Pakistan, is critical to the country’s wheat supply. Any disruption in this region immediately impacts prices nationwide.
Impact on Families
The rise in flour prices is hitting low and middle-income households the hardest, as flour is a staple food in every Pakistani kitchen. Experts warn that if relief measures are not taken immediately, further inflation and food insecurity could follow.
Families across the country are now forced to spend a larger share of their income just to afford basic essentials, putting additional strain on already tight budgets.
Final Word
With flour prices reaching an all-time high of Rs. 2,500 per 20-kg bag, Pakistanis are bracing for further inflation. Authorities are being urged to stabilize supply chains, release government wheat stocks, and introduce relief measures to control the situation.
For now, consumers are left with growing concerns about the rising cost of their daily bread.