PESHAWAR: Following a serious action against hoarders of sugar, the price of the commodity has witnessed a significant fall of Rs 50 to 55 per kilogram in the markets of the district. According to the local market, the sugar was now available at Rs 162 to 165 per kilogram. Shopkeepers said a strong check on sugar smuggling and closure of the border with Afghanistan has caused a tangible fall in the prices of sugar. On the other hand, the citizens, while commending the government efforts in controlling the prices of sugar and actions against hoarding mafia, have demanded gearing up actions against the sugar mafia to further bring down its prices. A cut in prices of 50kg sugar sack was also reported in the market as dealers said control on sugar smuggling and closure of the Torkham border have helped reduce the price of sugar. APP
