Consumers in Karachi are once again feeling the pinch as prices of ghee and cooking oil continue to climb, according to a report by 24NewsHD TV. The latest hike has affected both major brands, adding to the financial burden on households already struggling with rising living costs.
Details reveal that A brand cooking oil has increased from Rs550 to Rs590 per liter, while B brand is now being sold at Rs500 per liter, up from Rs450. Another variant of B brand cooking oil has also risen to Rs480 per liter. A local shopkeeper confirmed that price increases have been observed over the last fifteen to twenty days, attributing the rise to the imbalance between supply and demand.
The year 2025 proved particularly challenging for consumers, described by many as an inflationary tsunami. Essential commodities across Pakistan, including pulses, vegetables, fruits, meat, chicken, milk, yoghurt, flour, and even a simple cup of tea, experienced significant price surges, severely affecting household budgets.
For instance, pulse prices increased by Rs100 per kilogram, chicken meat saw a rise of Rs100 to Rs200, vegetables became Rs50 costlier, and fruits jumped by up to 50 percent. Chicken, which was priced between Rs350 and Rs400 per kilogram at the start of 2025, now costs around Rs650 per kilogram. These steep increases have eroded the purchasing power of salaried classes and left many struggling to afford basic necessities.
Economists warn that unless measures are taken to stabilise supply chains and control inflation, prices of essential commodities like cooking oil and ghee may continue to rise, further impacting the cost of living for the common man in Karachi and across Pakistan.
