Onion prices shoot to Rs340/kg in Islamabad, Pindi

The surge in onion prices persists across Pakistan, with the cost per kilogram now surpassing Rs300.

Price variations are evident across different cities, with Islamabad and Rawalpindi leading at Rs340 per kg followed by Rs310 in Peshawar, and Rs280 in Lahore and Sialkot.

In Karachi the per kg price of onion is between Rs250 to Rs300. In Faisalabad, Sargodha, Multan, and Bahawalpur, onions are being sold at Rs220 per kilogram.

Quetta, Sukkur, and Larkana maintain a stable price at Rs220 per kilogram, while Khuzdar stands at Rs250. Hyderabad and Bannu witness the lowest rates at Rs200 per kilogram.

The escalating prices raise concerns about the affordability and accessibility of onions, a staple in many households.

The fluctuating costs reflect regional disparities, impacting consumers differently based on their location. As the onion prices continue to rise, there is a growing need for measures to stabilize and regulate the market to ensure equitable access to this essential commodity.

Residents across the nation are closely monitoring the situation, hoping for a resolution to ease the financial strain caused by the escalating onion prices.