Tomato Price in Malakand Today
آج کا ریٹ: مالاکنڈ میں ٹماٹر 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 78 / 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.
📍 Tomato Rates Across Punjab Districts
View Complete Arbitrage Table →| District | Price Today | Unit | Diff vs Malakand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malakand (Current) | Rs 78 | 1 kg | 0 |
| Swat | Rs 80 | 1 kg | +Rs 2 |
| Dir Lower | Rs 80 | 1 kg | +Rs 2 |
| Dir Upper | Rs 80 | 1 kg | +Rs 2 |
| Shangla | Rs 85 | 1 kg | +Rs 7 |
| Charsadda | Rs 90 | 1 kg | +Rs 12 |
| Chitral Lower | Rs 90 | 1 kg | +Rs 12 |
| Mohmand | Rs 90 | 1 kg | +Rs 12 |
📈 30-Day Historical Price Overview (Consolidated)
Historical rate log for Tomato in Malakand maintained under this permanent living URL without creating index-bloating daily duplicate pages.
📊 Supply Chain & Price Formation: Tomato in Malakand
The daily retail price of Tomato in Malakand (notified at Rs 78 / 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.
Badin, Thatta, Mirpurkhas (Sindh winter harvest); Faisalabad, Sheikhupura (Punjab spring); Swat, Dir, Mastung, Kalat (summer/monsoon crop).
Winter supply from southern Sindh is abundant (Nov–Feb), while mid-summer relies on northern mountain valleys (Jul–Sep) where transport distance exceeds 800km.
3 to 5 days without refrigeration. Highly perishable; transit losses can exceed 25% during summer heat.
🔍 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 Tomato at or below the notified statutory maximum of Rs 78/1 kg.
- Weigh goods on metric electronic scales certified by the Weights & Measures Department.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is today's Tomato price in Malakand?
The official DC gazette rate for Tomato in Malakand is Rs 78 per 1 kg as of 15 September 2026.
What was the Tomato price in Malakand yesterday?
Yesterday's price was Rs 78 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 78/1 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.