Bottle Gourd (Kaddu / Lauki) Price in Lodhran Today
آج کا ریٹ: لودھراں میں کدو (لوکی) کی قیمت
Official daily price benchmark per 1 kg in Lodhran, Punjab.
⚖️ Official Notified Ceiling vs. Market Reported Price
| Price Type | Rate (PKR) | Authority / Channel | Enforceability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official DC Gazette Ceiling | Rs 143 / 1 kg | DC Office Lodhran | 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.
📍 Bottle Gourd (Kaddu / Lauki) Rates Across Punjab Districts
View Complete Arbitrage Table →| District | Price Today | Unit | Diff vs Lodhran |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chakwal | Rs 75 | kg | -Rs 68 |
| Khushab | Rs 95 | kg | -Rs 48 |
| D.G. Khan | Rs 108 | kg | -Rs 35 |
| Rajanpur | Rs 112 | kg | -Rs 31 |
| Muzaffargarh | Rs 115 | kg | -Rs 28 |
| Taunsa-Sharif | Rs 118 | kg | -Rs 25 |
| Kasur | Rs 120 | kg | -Rs 23 |
| Multan | Rs 125 | kg | -Rs 18 |
📈 30-Day Historical Price Overview (Consolidated)
Historical rate log for Bottle Gourd (Kaddu / Lauki) in Lodhran maintained under this permanent living URL without creating index-bloating daily duplicate pages.
📊 Supply Chain & Price Formation: Bottle Gourd (Kaddu / Lauki) in Lodhran
The daily retail price of Bottle Gourd (Kaddu / Lauki) in Lodhran (notified at Rs 143 / 1 kg today) is determined through daily dawn wholesale auctions at District Market Committee Wholesale Mandi, Lodhran, regulated statutory margins, and farm-to-fork logistical freight.
Agricultural Mandis and notified wholesale farming belts across Punjab and Sindh.
Subject to regular seasonal harvest transitions and freight transportation costs.
Store in clean, dry, well-ventilated storage per municipal hygiene standards.
🔍 Quality Grading Standards (درجہ بندی کے معیارات)
Official Deputy Commissioner gazette rate lists in Lodhran 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 Lodhran
Under the Price Control and Prevention of Profiteering and Hoarding Act, retail merchants in Lodhran are legally mandated to:
- Prominently display the official DC rate card on the shop front counter.
- Sell Bottle Gourd (Kaddu / Lauki) at or below the notified statutory maximum of Rs 143/1 kg.
- Weigh goods on metric electronic scales certified by the Weights & Measures Department.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is today's Bottle Gourd (Kaddu / Lauki) price in Lodhran?
The official DC gazette rate for Bottle Gourd (Kaddu / Lauki) in Lodhran is Rs 143 per 1 kg as of 14 September 2026.
What was the Bottle Gourd (Kaddu / Lauki) price in Lodhran yesterday?
Yesterday's price was Rs 143 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 143/1 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 issued by the District Market Committee and Deputy Commissioner Office.