Pakistan Probes Cooking Oil and Ghee Cartelisation
The Competition Commission of Pakistan Probes Cooking Oil and Ghee Cartelisation has been task to fast track an investigation into alleged in the cooking oil and ghee industry and the National Price Monitoring Committee (NPMC) request preliminary finding at the next meeting highlights growing health concern over substandard products.
Price Monitoring and Quality Compliance
The NPMC review cooking oil price trend following the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) decision of 25 July 2025 and the Ministry of Industries and Production in coordination with the Pakistan Standard and Quality Control Authority and provincial food department will ensure domestic vegetable oil and ghee meet quality standard.
Policy Paper for Agri-Products
The Ministry of National Food Security and Research and the Ministry of Planning will prepare a policy paper to promote potential agri-products like tea, edible oil, pulses, and processed foods. The initiative aims to reduce Pakistan’s import bill, save foreign exchange, and address GST impacts on value-added markets.
District-Wise Monitoring and Reports
The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics will provide weekly and monthly district wise report on price control enabling effective monitoring and the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) also reported on agricultural credit disbursed for Rabi crops in flood-affected areas with participants requesting a detailed breakdown of farm and non-farm loans.
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Ramazan Preparation
Pakistan Probes Cooking Oil and Ghee Cartelisation and the committee emphasized coordination between provincial government and the food ministry to ensure uninterrupted supply of essential item during Ramazan. Measures include organizing the Sasta Ramazan Bazaar to provide affordable food at stable price.
Conclusion
Pakistan Probes Cooking Oil and Ghee Cartelisation by the government decisive action against cartelisation and focus on food quality and price stability reflect a commitment to protecting consumers. Coordinated monitoring, policy reform and targeted initiatives ahead of Ramazan aim to ensure fair competition, affordable essentials and strengthened domestic agriculture.