Karachi: dairy farmers increase milk price by Rs20 per litre

KARACHI: Dairy Farmers’ Association has increased the price of milk in Karachi by Rs20 per litre, bringing the new price to Rs220.

According to the Dairy Farmers’ Association, the Karachi commissioner has assured that the milk price will be reviewed after four months.

The Dairy Farmers’ Association attributed the price hike to increased costs of buffaloes and fodder, demanding a corresponding rise in milk prices.

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“The situation will be reassessed in four months to determine if further adjustments are needed,” the association said.

Notably, milk prices have surged by Rs100 per litre from December 2021 to June 2024.

The price was set at Rs200 per litre on March 5, 2024. Prior to these adjustments, the retail price per litre was Rs170 on October 25, 2022, and Rs120 on December 8, 2021.