No shortage of sugar in country, says food minister
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Says retail price will be maintained at Rs164 per kilogramme
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Minister for National Food Security Rana Tanveer Hussain said there is no shortage of sugar as sufficient stocks is available in the country.
He strongly rejected the reports that the sugar is being sold at Rs180 per kilogram, adding that the retail prices will not be allowed to go up under any circumstances.
He said the retail price will be maintained at Rs164 per kilogramme, adding that the ex-mill price will not cross Rs159.
Hussain warned that strict action will be taken with the cooperation of provinces if anybody tried to increase the sugar price.
He also stated that Pakistan Sugar Mills Association also set up stalls at the tehsil level during the holy month of Ramazan.
He said the commodity is being sold at Rs130 per kilogram at Ramazan stalls. He said the commodity is available at Rs153 per kilogram at the Utility Stores.
