Tomato Price in Shangla Today
آج کا ریٹ: شانگلہ میں ٹماٹر کی قیمت
Official daily price benchmark per 1 kg in Shangla, Punjab.
⚖️ Official Notified Ceiling vs. Market Reported Price
| Price Type | Rate (PKR) | Authority / Channel | Enforceability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official DC Gazette Ceiling | Rs 85 / 1 kg | DC Office Shangla | 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 Shangla |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malakand | Rs 78 | 1 kg | -Rs 7 |
| Swat | Rs 80 | 1 kg | -Rs 5 |
| Dir Lower | Rs 80 | 1 kg | -Rs 5 |
| Dir Upper | Rs 80 | 1 kg | -Rs 5 |
| Shangla (Current) | Rs 85 | 1 kg | 0 |
| Charsadda | Rs 90 | 1 kg | +Rs 5 |
| Chitral Lower | Rs 90 | 1 kg | +Rs 5 |
| Mohmand | Rs 90 | 1 kg | +Rs 5 |
📈 30-Day Historical Price Overview (Consolidated)
Historical rate log for Tomato in Shangla maintained under this permanent living URL without creating index-bloating daily duplicate pages.
📊 Supply Chain & Price Formation: Tomato in Shangla
The daily retail price of Tomato in Shangla (notified at Rs 85 / 1 kg today) is determined through daily dawn wholesale auctions at District Market Committee Wholesale Mandi, Shangla, 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 Shangla 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 Shangla
Under the Price Control and Prevention of Profiteering and Hoarding Act, retail merchants in Shangla 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 85/1 kg.
- Weigh goods on metric electronic scales certified by the Weights & Measures Department.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is today's Tomato price in Shangla?
The official DC gazette rate for Tomato in Shangla is Rs 85 per 1 kg as of 15 September 2026.
What was the Tomato price in Shangla yesterday?
Yesterday's price was Rs 85 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 85/1 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.