SARGODHA: A total of 53,000 metric tons of sugar was released collectively by four sugar mills in the district to ensure the availability of sugar, stabilise prices, and provide relief to the public.
A spokesman for the district administration has said that on the special direction of Deputy Commissioner Sargodha Capt (R) Muhammad Waseem, a huge quantity of sugar supply was carried out from local sugar mills to maintain ample supply in the market and prevent any artificial shortage or price hike.
He said that Noon Sugar Mills released 19,000 MT, Unicol Sugar Mills 12,000 MT, SW Sugar Mills 12,000 MT, while Al-Arabia Sugar Mills released 10,000 MT.
All mills reportedly have adequate stock and are maintaining daily supplies, he added.
He confirmed that sugar was being supplied at an ex-mill price of Rs 165 per kg, while in the retail market, it was available at Rs 173 per kg across Sargodha and surrounding areas.
