Potato Price in Lahore Today
آج کا ریٹ: لاہور میں آلو کی قیمت
Official daily price benchmark per 1 kg in Lahore, Punjab.
⚖️ Official Notified Ceiling vs. Market Reported Price
| Price Type | Rate (PKR) | Authority / Channel | Enforceability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official DC Gazette Ceiling | Rs 28 / 1 kg | DC Office Lahore | Legally Binding Maximum |
| Open Market Survey | — | Independent Field Survey | Pending Verification |
Note: Retailers charging above the official DC rate list are subject to legal action under Punjab Price Control laws. To report overcharging, contact the Punjab Consumer Protection Helpline at 0800-02345.
📍 Potato Rates Across Punjab Districts
View Complete Arbitrage Table →| District | Price Today | Unit | Diff vs Lahore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhakkar | Rs 22 | kg | -Rs 6 |
| Okara | Rs 22 | kg | -Rs 6 |
| Pakpattan | Rs 22 | kg | -Rs 6 |
| Sahiwal | Rs 22 | kg | -Rs 6 |
| Sargodha | Rs 22 | kg | -Rs 6 |
| Toba-Tek-Singh | Rs 24 | kg | -Rs 4 |
| Khushab | Rs 25 | kg | -Rs 3 |
| Sheikhupura | Rs 26 | kg | -Rs 2 |
📈 30-Day Historical Price Overview (Consolidated)
Historical rate log for Potato in Lahore maintained under this permanent living URL without creating index-bloating daily duplicate pages.
📊 Supply Chain & Price Formation: Potato in Lahore
The daily retail price of Potato in Lahore (notified at Rs 28 / 1 kg today) is determined through daily dawn wholesale auctions at Badami Bagh Wholesale Fruit & Vegetable Market and Singhpura Mandi, regulated statutory margins, and farm-to-fork logistical freight.
Okara, Sahiwal, Pakpattan, Depalpur, and Kasur (accounts for >80% of national production during Rabi harvest).
Harvested in winter/early spring (Jan–Mar). Over 60% of total volume enters commercial cold storage to supply the country through summer and autumn.
4 to 6 months in regulated cold storage (4°C–7°C). Ambient home storage lasts 2 to 3 weeks in a cool, dry, dark pantry.
🔍 Quality Grading Standards (درجہ بندی کے معیارات)
Official Deputy Commissioner gazette rate lists in Lahore establish quality specifications to prevent sub-grade produce from being sold at premium ceiling rates:
💡 Consumer Quality & Anti-Adulteration Inspection Checklist
🛡️ Consumer Protection & Overcharging Redressal in Lahore
Under the Price Control and Prevention of Profiteering and Hoarding Act, retail merchants in Lahore are legally mandated to:
- Prominently display the official DC rate card on the shop front counter.
- Sell Potato at or below the notified statutory maximum of Rs 28/1 kg.
- Weigh goods on metric electronic scales certified by the Weights & Measures Department.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is today's Potato price in Lahore?
The official DC gazette rate for Potato in Lahore is Rs 28 per 1 kg as of 14 September 2026.
What was the Potato price in Lahore yesterday?
Yesterday's price was Rs 28 per 1 kg (change: +0 PKR / 0%).
What is the difference between the official ceiling and open market price?
The official DC rate list sets a statutory ceiling of Rs 28/1 kg. Retailers are legally bound not to exceed this notified maximum.
Where does this rate come from?
Rates are collected from the DC Gazette Notified Ceiling issued by the District Market Committee and Deputy Commissioner Office.