Residents of Lahore are now paying Rs. 5 more for a plain naan, bringing the new price to Rs. 35 per piece, stated Naanbai Association President Aftab Gill.
Gill pointed out that standard roti and sesame-topped varieties like khamiri or roghani naan did not change in price, keeping normal roti at Rs. 20 throughout the city.
Following this adjustment, both plain naan and sesame-topped naan carry an identical price tag of Rs. 35.
Gas Load Shedding and Flour Costs Behind the Increase
Gill attributed the markup to higher operating expenses for tandoor owners, explaining that gas load shedding forces shops to purchase costly LPG to maintain operations.
He mentioned that fine flour, known as maida, went up by Rs. 3,000 for every 80 kg sack.
Tandoor operators pursued higher rates for months. Back in July, the association declared higher prices for bread in Lahore, though district officials threatened penalties for unauthorized bumps. Tandoor owners across Punjab previously threatened independent price hikes during a disagreement with the Punjab Food Department regarding official pricing.
