Onion Price in Malakand Today
آج کا ریٹ: مالاکنڈ میں پیاز کی قیمت
Official daily price benchmark per 1 kg in Malakand, Punjab.
⚖️ Official Notified Ceiling vs. Market Reported Price
| Price Type | Rate (PKR) | Authority / Channel | Enforceability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official DC Gazette Ceiling | Rs 130 / 1 kg | DC Office Malakand | 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.
📍 Onion Rates Across Punjab Districts
View Complete Arbitrage Table →| District | Price Today | Unit | Diff vs Malakand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swat | Rs 100 | 1 kg | -Rs 30 |
| Charsadda | Rs 100 | 1 kg | -Rs 30 |
| Shangla | Rs 105 | 1 kg | -Rs 25 |
| Kolai Palas | Rs 110 | 1 kg | -Rs 20 |
| Kohistan Lower | Rs 110 | 1 kg | -Rs 20 |
| Dir Lower | Rs 120 | 1 kg | -Rs 10 |
| Malakand (Current) | Rs 130 | 1 kg | 0 |
| Kohat | Rs 140 | 1 kg | +Rs 10 |
📈 30-Day Historical Price Overview (Consolidated)
Historical rate log for Onion in Malakand maintained under this permanent living URL without creating index-bloating daily duplicate pages.
📊 Supply Chain & Price Formation: Onion in Malakand
The daily retail price of Onion in Malakand (notified at Rs 130 / 1 kg today) is determined through daily dawn wholesale auctions at District Market Committee Wholesale Mandi, Malakand, regulated statutory margins, and farm-to-fork logistical freight.
Mastung, Kalat, Kharan (Balochistan autumn harvest); Mirpurkhas, Hyderabad, Matiari (Sindh winter); Swat and Malakand (summer).
Balochistan supplies the autumn window, followed by Sindh from December to April. Transition periods in May and October often witness speculative price volatility.
4 to 8 weeks if properly cured and ventilated. High humidity causes rapid neck rot and black mold.
🔍 Quality Grading Standards (درجہ بندی کے معیارات)
Official Deputy Commissioner gazette rate lists in Malakand 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 Malakand
Under the Price Control and Prevention of Profiteering and Hoarding Act, retail merchants in Malakand are legally mandated to:
- Prominently display the official DC rate card on the shop front counter.
- Sell Onion at or below the notified statutory maximum of Rs 130/1 kg.
- Weigh goods on metric electronic scales certified by the Weights & Measures Department.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is today's Onion price in Malakand?
The official DC gazette rate for Onion in Malakand is Rs 130 per 1 kg as of 15 September 2026.
What was the Onion price in Malakand yesterday?
Yesterday's price was Rs 130 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 130/1 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.