Lahore: The Punjab government has taken immediate and decisive steps to control the rising prices of sugar. The Cane Commissioner of Punjab has issued a notification formally fixing the ex-mill and retail prices of sugar for the next four months.
According to the notification:
- July 15 to August 14, 2025:
- Ex-mill price: Rs. 165 per kg
- Retail price: Rs. 173 per kg
- August 15 to September 14, 2025:
- Ex-mill price: Rs. 167 per kg
- Retail price: Rs. 175 per kg
- September 15 to October 14, 2025:
- Ex-mill price: Rs. 169 per kg
- Retail price: Rs. 177 per kg
- From October 15, 2025:
- Ex-mill price: Rs. 171 per kg
- Retail price: Rs. 179 per kg
It may be recalled that a few days ago, the Federal Ministry of Food Security had fixed the ex-mill price of Rs. 165 per kg with the sugar mills, and all the provinces were instructed to ensure the supply of sugar to the public at a reasonable price.
Officials say that by last month, the price of sugar per kilogram in the country had reached Rs 200, mainly due to the export of 765,000 metric tons of sugar and the revenue of Rs 112 billion. However, due to exports, there was a shortage of sugar in the local market and an increase in prices.
