Dairy producers in Karachi are advocating for an increase in milk prices due to escalating costs.

In response to significant hikes in gas and diesel prices, dairy farmers in Karachi have requested an increase in milk pricing, asserting that sustaining present rates is no longer economically feasible.

The Karachi Dairy Farmers Association has requested the Karachi commissioner to raise the milk price to Rs320 per litre.

The union stated in their statement that at present rates, farmers incur a loss of up to Rs70 for each litre of milk sold, a burden that has grown untenable.

They articulated that escalating expenses for animal feed, transportation, and daily farm operations have rendered it progressively challenging for them to sustain financial viability.

The group stated, “Due to escalating costs, including soaring petroleum product prices, it has become untenable for farmers to sustain operations at the present milk price.”

It was also observed that carriers and Pakistan Railways had already raised fares, exacerbating the financial pressure.

The association insisted that the government promptly authorise the price adjustment to avert additional pressure on the dairy sector.