Lahore Sees Sharp Rise in Flour Prices as Rates Vary Across Pakistan

A 20-kilogram bag of flour in Lahore jumped by Rs. 833 over one week, reaching Rs. 3,133, according to recent figures from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.

NationPulse Desk

Oct 23, 2026 · 6:17 PM 1 min read

Key takeaways

The price of a 20kg flour bag in Lahore rose by Rs. 833 in one week to Rs. 3,133.

Karachi remained the most expensive city for flour at Rs. 3,540 per 20kg bag.

The national average price for a 20kg flour bag increased by Rs. 29 to reach Rs. 2,976.

Sargodha saw the largest decline among listed cities, with a drop of Rs. 133 to Rs. 2,800.

Data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics reveals that Lahore experienced a weekly jump of Rs. 833 for a 20-kilogram bag of flour, pushing the cost to Rs. 3,133, whereas rates dropped across multiple other urban centers. Larkana saw a weekly rise of Rs. 100, bringing its 20kg bag to Rs. 3,300, while Karachi kept its spot as the costliest location for flour at Rs. 3,540 per bag. Figures from the PBS also indicate that the nationwide average price for a 20kg sack climbed by Rs. 29 over the week, reaching Rs. 2,976.

Flour Prices Marginally Decline in Several Cities

Islamabad registered a weekly drop of Rs. 40, setting the new price for a 20kg bag at Rs. 3,333. Hyderabad experienced an 80 rupee reduction down to Rs. 3,400, and Sukkur experienced an equivalent drop to land at Rs. 3,120.

Bahawalpur residents observed a 53 rupee price cut, landing at Rs. 2,946. Among all listed locations, Sargodha reported the steepest drop, where a 20kg sack fell by Rs. 133 to hit Rs. 2,800.

Meanwhile, numerous urban centers reported no movement in flour costs throughout the week. Rawalpindi held steady at Rs. 3,333 per 20kg bag, while both Gujranwala and Faisalabad maintained a flat rate of Rs. 3,000.

Rates also stayed constant at Rs. 3,133 in Sialkot, Rs. 2,933 in Multan, and Rs. 3,300 in Peshawar.

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