Prices of 450 items reduced at govt stores
ISLAMABAD: The Utility Stores Corporation (USC) launched the second phase of Ramazan Relief Package on Monday by reducing the prices of more than 450 items by up to 10 per cent.
Earlier in the month, the USC reduced the prices of more than 700 items. However, the prices of key edible items including sugar, gram flour, etc would be reduced just ahead of Ramazan.
Currently, sugar is selling at Rs62 per kg both at the Utility Stores and in the open market.
USC Spokesman Wajid Ali Khan said the prices of 450 items were reduced after negotiations with suppliers.
He added the new prices have been implemented with immediate effect and will continue up to the end of Ramazan.
Mr Khan said the price reduction more than a month ahead of Ramazan will help consumers to plan their kitchen budget in advance.
Published in Dawn, April 25th, 2017