Punjab Nanbai Association Warns of Possible Tandoor Shutdown Over Roti Prices

The Mutahida Nan Roti Association has warned that tandoor owners across Punjab may suspend operations after discussions with the local administration over official roti prices failed to produce an agreement.

According to association representatives, members are consulting on several options, including temporarily halting the sale of roti or closing tandoors until the pricing issue is addressed. Another proposal under consideration is to stop selling plain roti while continuing to offer naan and khameeri roti.

The association says the current government-approved price of Rs14 per roti does not cover operating expenses. Nanbais have requested that the official price be revised to Rs25 per roti, citing rising business costs.

Association officials stated that increases in the prices of flour, gas, rent, and other operating expenses have made it increasingly difficult for tandoor owners to continue selling roti at the existing rate. They argued that the current price for a 100-gram roti is no longer financially sustainable.

The association has urged the relevant authorities to review the pricing mechanism and hold further discussions with stakeholders to reach a mutually acceptable solution.

If no agreement is reached, representatives say some tandoor owners may suspend operations, which could affect the availability of roti in parts of the province. Further talks between the association and the administration are expected.

The Mutahida Nan Roti Association has warned that tandoor owners across Punjab may suspend operations after discussions with the local administration over official roti prices failed to produce an agreement.

According to association representatives, members are consulting on several options, including temporarily halting the sale of roti or closing tandoors until the pricing issue is addressed. Another proposal under consideration is to stop selling plain roti while continuing to offer naan and khameeri roti.

The association says the current government-approved price of Rs14 per roti does not cover operating expenses. Nanbais have requested that the official price be revised to Rs25 per roti, citing rising business costs.

Association officials stated that increases in the prices of flour, gas, rent, and other operating expenses have made it increasingly difficult for tandoor owners to continue selling roti at the existing rate. They argued that the current price for a 100-gram roti is no longer financially sustainable.

The association has urged the relevant authorities to review the pricing mechanism and hold further discussions with stakeholders to reach a mutually acceptable solution.

If no agreement is reached, representatives say some tandoor owners may suspend operations, which could affect the availability of roti in parts of the province. Further talks between the association and the administration are expected.