Consumers can finally breathe a sigh of relief lower flour prices are on the horizon thanks to significant wheat imports from Russia. Local flour importers have confirmed that three cargo ships loaded with Russian wheat are en route, promising to ease the ongoing wheat shortage and lower prices by up to 20 rupees per kilogram.
The first shipment is expected to reach port in mid-September, just in time to take the pressure off consumers who have been struggling with high flour costs for months.
“We know it’s been a difficult few months for families trying to afford basic staples like bread,” said one importer familiar with the incoming shipments. “These wheat imports from Russia should contribute to more reasonable costs.”
Once the Russian wheat arrives and is milled into flour, importers estimate the price per kilogram could drop 15-20 rupees over the course of September. Compared to the current rate of 160 rupees per kilogram, that’s a significant savings.
The relief couldn’t come soon enough for many households feeling the strain of inflated flour costs. Tapping into Russian wheat supplies should help stabilize the market and ensure there is ample, affordable flour through the end of the year.
While geo-political factors continue to impact global food supplies, this incoming shipment represents a much-needed break for local consumers struggling to keep flour on the table. For now, more affordable bread appears to be on the horizon.
