KARACHI: Prices of fresh milk have dropped significantly in the country’s commercial hub owing to the significant reduction in routine consumption of tea used at tea shops that are now closed.
Abdul Wahab, a dairy farmer and wholesale supplier of milk told APP that the supply of milk has increased manifold but consumption has decreased due to the closure of tea shops and reduction in the use of other fresh milk products.
In reply to a question on whether there were any problems in the smooth supply of milk to the city, he said that the lockdown has caused some issues related to transportation but overall, the situation is satisfactory and manageable at the moment.
It may be noted here that all tea shops along with lassi stalls and ready-to-drink-milk stalls have been out of business as the government scrambles to contain the coronavirus.
Milk retailer Muhammad Ramzan told APP that there has been almost 30 to 40 per cent reduction in retail prices of milk as now the commodity is being sold at Rs70 per kilogramme against its normal price of Rs110 per kilogramme, adding that this happened within a matter of two days.
Milk retailers have also placed banners and posters on their shops inscribed with curtailed prices to attract customers. Many of them have also marketed special offers to attract and persuade customers so as to increase their sale while a few vendors are giving 250 to 500 grams of milk free with one kilogramme of milk.
