Fuel costs raise food prices

Food purchases take up a growing share of household budgets, while higher fuel costs add to the financial pressure.The poultry market witnessed a sharp increase, with the official price of live chicken rising by Rs45 to Rs364–378 per kilogramme and meat rate jumping by Rs65 to Rs548 per kg.However, live birds remained largely unavailable for sale across the city, while chicken meat was sold at Rs550–600 per kg.

Boneless chicken remained more expensive at up to 1,100 per kg, putting further pressure on citizens trying to manage their daily food expenses.Vegetable prices also remained under pressure, with several essential items selling well above their official rates.

Local garlic rose by Rs25 per kg to Rs210–220 but retailed at Rs280–300 per kilogramme.Bitter gourd, spinach, capsicum, cauliflower, carrots and peas also recorded substantial retail premiums.Capsicum was officially priced at Rs229–240 per kg but sold for Rs350–400, while peas were notified at Rs365–380 and retailed at Rs500–600.Fruit prices also remained elevated, with dates selling for Rs800–2,400 per kg, black grapes at around Rs800 and various varieties of pomegranates fetching….

Higher fuel costs also increase the cost of transporting goods to markets.

Fuel costs raise food prices Imran Adnan | Updated 1 minute ago | Official poultry rates in Lahore surge sharply.