Official vegetable and fruit rates notified for Lahore

LAHORE: The Lahore administration has released the latest official rates for vegetables and fruits.

The new prices are as follows:

Onions (Grade I): PKR 155 per kg

Potatoes: PKR 85 per kg

Tomatoes: PKR 95 per kg

Green Chillies: PKR 95 per kg

Ginger: PKR 585 per kg

Local Garlic: PKR 385 per kg

Farm Cucumbers: PKR 120 per kg

Fenugreek: PKR 260 per kg

Eggplant: PKR 60 per kg

Cauliflower: PKR 110 per kg

Turnips: PKR 120 per kg

Bell Peppers: PKR 180 per kg

Local Lemons: PKR 640 per kg

Peas: PKR 300 per kg

Bottle Gourd: PKR 80 per kg

Chinese Carrots: PKR 80 per kg

Bitter Gourd: PKR 150 per kg

Gachha Apples: PKR 175 per kg

Local Pomegranates: PKR 255 per kg

Peaches: PKR 250 per kg

Guavas: PKR 170 per kg

Here is the official notification detailing the prices of vegetables and fruits, issued on September 7, 2024:

These rates are intended to provide transparency and assist consumers in managing their budgets amidst fluctuating market conditions.

However, the issue of overcharging persists in some areas of Lahore, as certain shopkeepers do not adhere to the government-set rates for vegetables and fruits. This situation frustrates residents, who are often compelled to pay higher prices for essential food items.

Short-term inflation eases to 14.07 per cent

Short-term inflation, as measured by the Sensitive Price Index (SPI), eased to 14.07 per cent year-on-year for the week ending in early September, according to official data released on Friday. This marks a 0.15 per cent decrease compared to the previous week.

The reduction in inflation is primarily attributed to lower prices for essential food items, such as wheat, and the impact of last year’s high inflation rates.

Additionally, a recent drop in petrol prices over the past three weeks has contributed to a decline in the cost of perishable goods.

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