Despite the federal government’s statement that the Prime Minister’s Rs. 30 billion relief package at Utility Stores (USC) will be maintained, a sudden shortage of subsidised commodities at the state-run stores has compelled residents to buy pricey sugar on the free market.
According to sources, USC has published a new offer for 45,000 tonnes of sugar after the previous bid for importing 40,000 tonnes was cancelled.
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In addition, the federal government has approved the massive sugar subsidies included in the PM’s plan at USC shops. The price of sugar for Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) participants is regulated at Rs. 70 per kg, while normal citizens pay Rs. 91 per kg.
When the fiscal year 2022-23 concluded on June 30, the Prime Minister’s relief package at USC outlets first expired. The new assistance package, a continuation of the previous one, is expected to last through the end of fiscal year 2023-24.
