Pakistan : Islamabad faces sugar crisis, Government fixes official price
To combat inflation and profiteering, Islamabad authorities have fixed the sugar price at Rs172 per kg and launched a crackdown on violators. Despite claims of sufficient supply, sugar shortages persist, with retail prices reaching Rs190–Rs200. The government has reduced its sugar import target and is reviewing tax exemptions under IMF pressure.
To combat inflation and prevent market manipulation, the government has officially fixed the sugar price in Islamabad and launched a crackdown on retailers who violate the set rate.
The Islamabad district administration has set the retail price of sugar at Rs172 per kilogram to stabilize rates in the capital and curb profiteering, according to media reports.
The Deputy Commissioner directed all assistant commissioners to strictly monitor markets and ensure retailers comply with the new pricing. Enforcement teams have been mobilized to take immediate action, and authorities will initiate legal proceedings against violators.
Officials have launched a crackdown on retailers overcharging for sugar and have urged citizens to report violations to the district administration. This initiative is part of broader efforts to control sugar prices in Islamabad and protect consumers from price gouging.
Sugar Shortage Worsens in Islamabad, Rawalpindi Despite Government Promises:
The worsening sugar shortage in Islamabad and Rawalpindi has prompted the government to intervene. Despite official claims of adequate stock, most wholesale and retail outlets in Rawalpindi have reportedly exhausted their sugar supplies.
Retailers in some areas are now selling sugar at Rs 190–Rs200 per kilogram, while wholesale dealers have raised the price of a 50-kg bag to as high as Rs 9,300—well above the official rate.
The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has reduced its import target due to economic constraints. Instead of importing the initially planned 300,000 metric tonnes, TCP will now procure only 50,000 metric tonnes. The corporation has issued a fresh tender to international suppliers, setting the submission deadline for July 22, 2025.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that tax subsidies on sugar imports could jeopardize Pakistan’s $7 billion loan program. In response, the government has begun reviewing tax exemptions previously granted to private sugar importers.
To stabilize supply, curb inflation, and restore balance in the local market, authorities are enforcing sugar prices in Islamabad and revising their import strategies.
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Source : Bol News
