HYDERABAD: Ahmed Idrees Chohan, acting president Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry, has expressed concern over the resurgence of flour prices in Hyderabad and said that the price of flour reaching around Rs 155 to 160 per kg is a cause of concern for the common citizen. The government should immediately tighten monitoring of wheat availability, supply chain and price trends in the market, he said.
He said that it is necessary to take action against hoarding and bring illegally stopped wheat stocks to the market; however, the action should be such that it does not create temporary shortage or supply pressure in the market.
Representatives of the Flour Mills Association have also pointed out the need to bring wheat stocks to the market in phases and maintain price stability.
Chohan said that the government’s aim should not only be to export stored wheat but also to stabilise the price of flour by delivering it to the market in an organised manner.
He demanded that the supply and demand of wheat be reviewed on a daily basis by establishing immediate communication between the Food Department, District Administration, flour mills and trader representatives.
He said that an effective price control system is one that does not act after the price increases but rather takes action by understanding the market trend before the price increases. The prices of flour, wheat, milk, vegetables, fruits and other basic necessities should be continuously monitored by activating price control committees and implementation of the official price lists should be ensured.
He said that the business community supports the government’s measures against illegal profiteering, hoarding and artificial shortages; however, a transparent, uniform and ground-based price control policy should be adopted while protecting the traders doing legitimate business from unnecessary harassment.
Chohan demanded from the Chief Minister Sindh, Commissioner Hyderabad, Deputy Commissioner Hyderabad and the Sindh Food Department to take urgent steps to immediately stabilize the prices of flour in Hyderabad, ensure uninterrupted supply of wheat, take effective action against hoarding and provide essential commodities to the public at reasonable rates.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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