Lahore tandoors defy fixed rates as roti climbs to Rs20

Tandoor owners say subsidised flour has stopped and LPG costs have risen, pushing staple bread higher and raising fears of another climb.

Roti is selling at Rs20 and naan at Rs35 in Lahore after subsidised flour supplies were suspended.

The United Naan Roti Association says it will not follow government-fixed prices because of higher flour and fuel costs.

Association president Aftab Aslam Gul said a 10kg flour bag once cost Rs1,100, while a 15kg bag now costs Rs2,350.

Rising LPG costs have added to tandoor expenses; owners want flour and gas supplied at affordable rates.

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