LPG, flour, chicken and milk prices surge across Pakistan

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1. 24 Oct 2026 80% related

   2 outlets

   Chicken prices rise to Rs700 per kilogram in parts of Balochistan

   Most outlets reported the sharp increase in chicken prices, particularly in Quetta and other areas of Balochistan, with The Express Tribune noting the surge to Rs700 per kilogram and attributing it to supply shortages. ProPakistani provided a similar figure but focused more on the price range observed in the market. Both outlets emphasized the price increase but did not mention broader economic implications or consumer reactions.

2. 23 Oct 2026 85% related

   10 outlets · 4 developments

   LPG Prices Surge in Parts of Pakistan Amid Supply Shortages

   Most outlets led with the sharp rise in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices, specifically noting the increase to Rs750 per kilogram in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. ProPakistani added context by mentioning the potential for LPG cylinder prices to exceed Rs10,000, while Pakistan Observer highlighted the impact of supply disruptions on consumers. Both emphasized the regional nature of the price surge and the broader issue of supply shortages.

3. 17 Oct 2026 79% related

   2 outlets

   Flour prices rise in multiple Pakistani cities

   Most outlets led with the sharp increase in flour prices across major cities like Karachi and Hyderabad, emphasizing the impact on household budgets. One outlet specifically highlighted a Rs. 800 jump in one city, noting the 20-kilogram bag reaching Rs. 3,540 in Karachi.

4. 10 Oct 2026 82% related

   14 outlets · 3 developments

   Weekly inflation rises 0.57 percent based on SPI

   Most outlets reported the 0.57 percent rise in weekly SPI-based inflation, noting increases in wheat flour and chicken prices. Business Recorder provided more specific details on the percentage increases for these items, while The Nation gave a more general account of the inflation rise.

5. 24 Aug 2026 81% related

   3 outlets · 2 developments

   Flour prices rise in Pakistan with Islamabad recording highest rate

   Most outlets highlighted the increase in wheat flour prices and the record price in Islamabad for a 20kg bag. The Nation focused on the highest recorded price in Islamabad, while 24 News HD emphasized the nationwide surge and the Rs100 increase in several cities over the past week.