Chakki atta price exceeds Rs 35 per kg

KARACHI - The chakki atta price at retail stage in the city has exceeded Rs. 35 per kg while the rate of fine atta has surged to Rs 28-30 per kg, The Nation learnt on Friday.

Retailers said that the price of chakki atta has increased to 36-37 rupees/kg in the posh areas and 34-35 rupees in other areas while the price of fine flour is in the range of 28-30 rupees a kg.

“There is not enough that atta available here, forget the price and get it at whatever rate the flour is available,” remarked a retailer. He said the mill owners have reduced the supply of flour ahead of Eid holidays with the intention to mint more profit through controlled supply in the open market.