Govt moves to curb fertilizer price manipulation

September 12, 2025 (MLN): The government has decided to block any unjustified increase in fertilizer prices to protect farmers already struggling with rising cultivation costs and losses from recent floods.

Federal Minister for National Food Security & Research Rana Tanveer Hussain, while chairing a high-level meeting with Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC) CEO Jahangir Piracha, said that increases in international market rates must not impact the locally produced fertilizers.

He warned that passing unnecessary costs to farmers would not be tolerated.

Hussain assured uninterrupted gas supply for fertilizer production and promised swift resolution of government-side issues, while also urging fertilizer companies to avoid unjustified price hikes, maintain adequate stocks, and ensure timely distribution.

He stressed that strict action would be taken against hoarding, black marketing, or artificial shortages.

The Minister reiterated that agriculture is the backbone of Pakistan’s economy and said the government’s food security strategy rests on three pillars: lowering input costs, improving yields, and safeguarding farmers’ rights.

 Affordable fertilizers, he noted, will play a decisive role in boosting productivity, particularly for wheat and rice.

FFC CEO Jahangir Piracha appreciated the government’s proactive approach and assured full cooperation in stabilizing fertilizer supply and prices and ensured sustainable agricultural growth.

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