LAHORE (20 September 2025) – Consumers across Pakistan are once again facing inflationary pressure as the prices of cooking oil and ghee have increased by Rs12 per kilogram. The sudden hike impacts households nationwide, with popular brands revising their retail and wholesale rates.
Latest Price Hike Details
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Ghee (16-kg sack): Now priced at Rs8,550, showing an increase of Rs100 per sack.
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Cooking Oil (5-kg pack): Price range has surged to Rs2,800 – Rs2,850, up by Rs70.
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Wholesale rates: Ghee is being sold at Rs535 per kg, while cooking oil is Rs572 per kg.
Dealers report that nearly all brands have raised prices by Rs10 to Rs15 per liter or kilogram.
Brand-Wise Cooking Oil & Ghee Prices in Pakistan (September 2025)
Here is the updated rate list of some of the most popular brands:
| Brand | Product | Size | New Price (PKR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mezan | Olivola Cooking Oil | 10L Can | 6,400 |
| Mezan | Canola Oil | 4.5L Bottle | 2,540 |
| Mezan | Cooking Oil | 4.5L Bottle | 2,760 |
| Mezan | Banaspati Ghee | 1kg × 5 | 2,795 |
| Eva | Canola Oil | 1L × 5 | 2,985 |
| Eva | VTF Banaspati | 1kg × 5 | 3,075 |
| Dalda | Fortified Banaspati | 1kg × 5 | 2,895 |
| Dalda | Cooking Oil Pouch | 1L × 5 | 2,845 |
| Soya Supreme | Cooking Oil | 1L × 5 | 2,940 |
| Soya Supreme | Olive Oil | 1L Pouch | 639 |
| Canolive | Premium Oil | 1L × 5 | 3,470 |
| Nurpur | Desi Ghee | 1kg | 2,700 |
| Dairy Life | Desi Ghee | 1kg Tin | 2,950 |
| Rafhan | Corn Oil | 5L Tin | 4,950 |
(Note: Prices may vary slightly by region and retailer.)
Why Are Prices Increasing?
Analysts point to multiple factors driving the surge in cooking oil and ghee prices:
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Global Edible Oil Trends – International prices of palm and soybean oil have risen.
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Currency Pressure – A weaker Pakistani Rupee against the US Dollar raises import costs.
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Transportation & Logistics – Higher fuel costs directly increase distribution charges.
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Local Demand – Rising consumption in urban areas has also influenced retail pricing.
Impact on Households
Cooking oil and ghee are essential kitchen staples in every Pakistani home. The latest price hike means:
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Increased monthly food budgets for families.
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Shoppers switching to smaller packs or alternative brands.
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Calls for government intervention to stabilize edible oil prices.
Final Words
The recent Rs12 per kg increase in cooking oil and ghee prices highlights the ongoing inflation challenges in Pakistan. With a 16-kg ghee sack now at Rs8,550 and cooking oil packs reaching Rs2,850, families are under growing financial strain.
Until international markets and the rupee stabilize, further fluctuations in edible oil prices cannot be ruled out.