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The prices of roti, naan, sheermal and taftan have increased by Rs2-Rs10 per piece in Karachi, effectively multiplying the woes of consumers.
Tandoor owners have said that the price of chapati has increased by Rs2 and it is now being sold at Rs12, while sheermal and taftan are now being sold at Rs45 and kulchas at Rs35. Naan prices have largely remained unchanged and it is still being sold at Rs15 per piece in most parts of the city.
In some areas of the city the rates of sheermal and taftaan have been increased to Rs55 apiece.
Tandoor owners say that the rate of flour has swelled to Rs3,760 from Rs2,390 per 50kg bag and sugar is now at Rs5,450 per 50kg bag as compared to Rs3,600 a year back.
A 25kg full cream milk bag now costs Rs13,500 as compared to Rs8,300 while gas tariff had increased to over Rs1,280 per mmBtu (commercial) from Rs700 two years back.
Power tariff had jumped to Rs31.50 per unit from Rs28 last year. The 16kg ghee tin is now tagged at Rs5,250 as compared to Rs2,650 a year back.
