Utility stores increase prices of edibles items
Prices of chilli garlic, BBQ, pizza sauces, soap and tea mixes have also been increased
ISLMABAD (Dunya news) – The Utility Store Corporation (USC) has increased prices of essential commodities of various brands.
According to the notification issued on Saturday, ghee prices have been increased by Rs96 per kg, while with an increase of Rs370 per litre, the price of corn cooking oil has gone up from Rs500 to Rs870 per litre.
The price of 1.2kg of tea whitener has been increased by Rs40 and small boxes of various sweet dishes including custard and pudding have become expensive by Rs10.
The price of 50 grams of face cream has been increased by Rs40, tissue box by Rs15, tissue roll by Rs5 and a box of black pepper by Rs10.
Prices of chilli garlic, BBQ, pizza sauces, soap, tea mixes, and liquid floor cleaners have also been increased.
The notification added that under the prime minister s relief package, prices will not be applicable on some of the brands available at the stores.
