Wheat price in Karachi decreased by Rs 8 on Friday, today.
Whereas despite the reduction in the wheat prices flour prices which stands at Rs 92 per Kg could not be lowered down.
Presently the prices of flour from mill stands at Rs 140 per Kg, Two and half number (2.5 number) flour at Rs 110 per Kg, while fine flour is available at Rs 120 per Kg.
Chairman Wholesale Grocers Association (WGA) Abdul Rauf said that owing to fixing of wheat price in Punjab led to decrease prices in Sindh.
Abdul Rauf requested Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah to reduce the flour prices in the province.
While he said that if the Sindh government announces releasing of wheat early then the flour prices will further be slashed.
He added that releasing of the government wheat will also discourage hoarders.
Moreover, he demanded the Sindh government to immediately issue previous year procurement.
