Your Weekly Grocery Guide: Vegetable Price List in Pakistan

The Lahore administration has announced the official prices for essential food items, including chicken, vegetables, and fruits. Broiler meat is fixed at 595 rupees per kilogram, with live broiler chicken at 397 rupees wholesale and 411 rupees retail. Farm eggs are priced at 264 rupees per dozen.

Key vegetable prices include onions at 45 rupees/kg, potatoes at 50 rupees/kg, tomatoes at 60 rupees/kg, and ginger at 420 rupees/kg. Other vegetables like cucumbers, eggplant, cauliflower, and turnips are set at lower rates. More expensive items include Chinese garlic at 600 rupees/kg and okra at 240 rupees/kg.

Fruit Prices:

Fruit prices are also regulated, with first-grade bananas at 260 rupees per dozen. Apples range from 290 to 325 rupees per kilogram, depending on the variety. Chiku and papaya are priced at 275 and 210 rupees per kilogram, respectively.

Lahore Official Food Prices Released:

The Lahore administration has released the official price list for essential food items, including chicken, vegetables, and fruits. Here’s a breakdown of the announced rates:

Key Highlights:

• Broiler meat is fixed at 595 rupees per kilogram.
• Essential vegetables like onions, potatoes, and tomatoes are priced between 45 to 60 rupees per kilogram.
• Ginger and Chinese garlic remain relatively expensive.
• Fruit prices include bananas at 260 rupees per dozen and apples ranging from 290 to 325 rupees per kilogram.

Market Discrepancies:

Despite the official price list, reports indicate that many shopkeepers in Lahore are charging arbitrary prices, exceeding the government-mandated rates. Consumers are advised to be vigilant and report any discrepancies.

Fahad Munir

Fahad Munir is a seasoned journalist and editor at Awam PK, specializing in sharing accurate and timely news, job updates, and educational information to the Pakistani audience.