Daily Commodity Prices in Pakistan – سرکاری ریٹ لسٹ
Complete verified directory of essential kitchen grocery rates, fresh vegetables, farm poultry, pulses, and grain benchmarks notified across Pakistani districts. Sourced directly from District Deputy Commissioner gazettes and wholesale Mandi auction ledgers.
Official Daily Rate Ledger
Statutory retail ceilings issued under the Punjab Price Control Act 1977
| Commodity / جنس | Unit | Category | Provincial Benchmark | Lowest Reported | Highest Reported | Action |
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Tomato
ٹماٹر
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1 kg | Vegetables | Rs 149 | Rs 78 (Malakand) | Rs 205 (Kohistan Upper) | View Hub → |
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Potato
آلو
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1 kg | Vegetables | Rs 36 | Rs 22 (Bhakkar) | Rs 110 (Peshawar) | View Hub → |
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Onion
پیاز
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1 kg | Vegetables | Rs 164 | Rs 100 (Swat) | Rs 225 (Kohistan Upper) | View Hub → |
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Wheat Flour (Atta 10kg)
گندم کا آٹا (10 کلو تھیلا)
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10 kg bag | Kitchen Staples | Rs 1,090 | Rs 1,090 (Bahawalpur) | Rs 1,090 (Wazirabad) | View Hub → |
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Refined Sugar
چینی (سفید)
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1 kg | Kitchen Staples | Rs 146 | Rs 136 (Dera Ismail Khan) | Rs 160 (Kohistan Lower) | View Hub → |
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Broiler Chicken (Live)
زندہ برائلر مرغی
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1 kg | Poultry & Meat | Rs 401 | Rs 325 (Abbottabad) | Rs 471 (Rawalpindi) | View Hub → |
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Farm Eggs
فارمی انڈے
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1 Dozen | Poultry & Meat | Rs 241 | Rs 219 (Multan) | Rs 280 (Orakzai) | View Hub → |
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Chana Dal (Gram Pulse)
دال چنا (باریک / موٹی)
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1 kg | Pulses & Grains | Rs 229 | Rs 190 (Khanewal) | Rs 310 (Kohistan Upper) | View Hub → |
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Gram Flour (Besan)
بیسن (خالص)
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1 kg | Pulses & Grains | Rs 206 | Rs 185 (Jhang) | Rs 228 (D.G. Khan) | View Hub → |
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Garlic (Lehsun)
لہسن (دیسی / چائنہ)
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1 kg | Vegetables | Rs 315 | Rs 248 (Muzaffargarh) | Rs 425 (Rawalpindi) | View Hub → |
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Lemon (Limoo)
لیمو (دیسی / چائنہ)
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1 kg | Vegetables | Rs 182 | Rs 125 (Chakwal) | Rs 295 (Khushab) | View Hub → |
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Apple (Saib)
سیب (کالا کولو / گالا)
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1 kg | Fresh Fruits | Rs 339 | Rs 243 (Lodhran) | Rs 448 (Layyah) | View Hub → |
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Banana (Kela)
کیلا (درجن)
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1 Dozen | Fresh Fruits | Rs 138 | Rs 75 (Vehari) | Rs 185 (Lahore) | View Hub → |
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Dates (Khajoor)
کھجور (اصیل / ایرانی)
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1 kg | Fresh Fruits | Rs 443 | Rs 145 (Multan) | Rs 545 (Rajanpur) | View Hub → |
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Guava (Amrood)
امرود
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1 kg | Fresh Fruits | Rs 152 | Rs 75 (Hafizabad) | Rs 215 (Lahore) | View Hub → |
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Bottle Gourd (Kaddu / Lauki)
کدو (لوکی)
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1 kg | Vegetables | Rs 137 | Rs 75 (Chakwal) | Rs 190 (Vehari) | View Hub → |
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Melon (Kharbooza)
خربوزہ
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1 kg | Fresh Fruits | — | — | — | View Hub → |
How Daily Commodity Rates are Fixed in Pakistan
An inside look at the statutory price discovery workflow between dawn auctions and neighborhood retail counters.
1. Dawn Wholesale Bidding (04:30 AM)
In agricultural terminal markets (Badami Bagh Lahore, Sabzi Mandi Karachi, Pirwadhai Rawalpindi), open bidding occurs as farm trucks unload overnight shipments. Primary supply and demand set the wholesale baseline.
2. Price Committee Deliberation
The District Price Control Committee—headed by the Assistant Commissioner and Market Committee Secretary—evaluates wholesale costs, adds standardized transport and retailer margins (8–12%), and sets the official gazette ceiling.
3. Gazette Publication & Enforcement
By 08:30 AM, official daily rate lists are stamped and published. Every retail shopkeeper is legally mandated to display the rate card prominently. Special Price Magistrates conduct on-site inspections under the Price Control Act.
Know Your Statutory Rights as a Consumer
Charging even Rs 1 above the notified DC gazette rate list is a punishable offense. If any merchant refuses to display the rate card or demands inflated prices, report them immediately:
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Pakistan's daily commodity rate governance
Who determines the daily commodity rates in Pakistan?
Agricultural commodity rates and daily grocery price cards are determined by the District Price Control Committee, chaired by the Deputy Commissioner (DC) and Assistant Commissioner alongside Market Committee secretaries, under the Price Control and Prevention of Profiteering and Hoarding Act 1977.
What is the difference between DC notified rates and open market prices?
The DC gazette rate sets the legally binding maximum retail price (ceiling) for Grade-1 produce. Retailers are prohibited by law from selling above this ceiling. Open retail shops may sell below the ceiling depending on local competition and Grade-2 quality variations.
How often is the daily commodity price ledger updated?
The ledger synchronizes daily at 08:30 AM PKT following the morning dawn wholesale Mandi bidding sessions across Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, and Multan.
Where can I report illegal overcharging above the gazette ceiling?
Citizens can report overcharging directly to the Punjab Consumer Protection helpline at 0800-02345 (Qeemat Punjab), Federal PCP at 1715, Sindh Bureau of Supply at 1299, or KPK at 1800.