Punjab orders urgent compliance of notified sugar prices

LAHORE: The Office of the Director General (Food)/Cane Commissioner, Punjab, has directed all deputy commissioners in Punjab to ensure compliance with the notified sugar prices.

According to the notification issued on Sunday, the federal government has expressed concern over reported violations of the prices in the province. Calling for immediate enforcement, it has been directed that effective measures should be taken to enforce the notified ex-mill and retail prices.

Moreover, a daily compliance report should be submitted to the Cane Commissioner’s office via email and WhatsApp from Monday onwards. This matter is treated as highly urgent, reads the notification.

The directive is part of efforts to regulate sugar prices and prevent violations. The Cane Commissioner’s office will monitor compliance closely and report to the federal government daily. All relevant authorities, including deputy commissioners, divisional commissioners, and district food controllers, have been alerted to ensure strict adherence to the notified prices.

Earlier, the Punjab government notified maximum sugar prices for four months, effective from July 15, 2025. The prices are as follows: Rs165/kg (ex-mill) and Rs173/kg (retail) for July 15; Rs167/kg (ex-mill) and Rs175/kg (retail) for August 15; Rs169/kg (ex-mill) and Rs177/kg (retail) for September 15; and Rs171/kg (ex-mill) and Rs179/kg (retail) for

October 15.

The notification, issued by the Director General (Food)/Cane Commissioner, Punjab, under the Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act 2024, aims to regulate sugar prices throughout Punjab. The government has directed all relevant authorities to ensure strict implementation of the notified prices. The notification has been circulated to various stakeholders, including sugar mills, dealers, and industry associations, to ensure compliance. The government will monitor the situation closely to prevent price violations and maintain market stability.