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Pakistan's sugar shortage drives prices to 200 rupees/kg, exceeding the cap, amid delayed harvests and rising costs.
Pakistan's sugar crisis worsens as market prices hit 200 rupees per kilogram, far above the government's 181-rupee cap, making subsidized sugar inaccessible in major cities.
Wholesale prices for a 50-kilogram bag reached 10,000 rupees due to supply shortages and a 25% rise in transport costs.
The government abandoned mandatory sugar mill crushing start dates in November, allowing mills to set their own schedules under IMF-imposed restrictions on cane price controls.
This shift, aimed at protecting mill profits, has delayed harvests, harmed farmers, and raised inflation fears.
Public outcry, panic buying, and allegations of market manipulation have intensified scrutiny of government and regulatory bodies.
La escasez de azúcar en Pakistán lleva los precios a 200 rupias / kg, superando el límite, en medio de cosechas tardías y costos crecientes.