All 41 sugar mills in Punjab have officially started the crushing season, a development expected to ease market pressure and potentially reduce sugar prices by up to Rs. 10 per kilogram, according to the Cane Commissioner’s office.
The influx of new sugar supplies is anticipated to stabilize the market, where rates recently reached Rs. 230 per kilogram in some cities. Officials emphasized that timely monitoring by district administrations will be critical, especially after some mills delayed operations despite government directives.
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With crushing now underway, authorities expect a reduction in black market sales and artificial shortages. The provincial government had earlier imposed fines on mills that failed to adhere to the official start date for the season, reinforcing compliance.
