Private flour brands keep 5kg bags costly despite cheaper wheat in Lahore

Lahore: Consumers have complained that 5kg flour bags of private companies have not become cheaper despite changes in wheat prices. In the open market, private flour brands are reportedly selling 5kg packs between Rs. 900 and Rs. 1,030, which citizens say is too high compared to the wheat rate. Buyers have appealed to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz to take notice and ensure that flour prices are fixed according to wheat costs. Consumers say whenever wheat becomes cheaper, flour prices do not fall at the same pace, increasing pressure on household budgets. Food price control directly affects daily living costs, public confidence, and market stability. Will authorities review private flour pricing?