Gold Prices Fall in Kabul Markets

Gold prices declined in Kabul markets during the past week. The price of one gram of Arabian gold fell from 7,090 afghanis to 6,960 afghanis. Meanwhile, the price for one gram of Russian gold decreased from 5,660 afghanis to 5,550 afghanis.

In contrast, prices for essential food items showed no variation. A 49 kilogram sack of Indian sugar continued to be sold for 2,600 afghanis. Kazakh flour maintained its price of 1,550 afghanis for the same sack size. Malaysian cooking oil remained at 1,850 afghanis for 16 liters. A 24 kilogram bag of Indian rice was still available for 2,500 afghanis. African black tea held steady at 380 afghanis per kilogram. Indonesian green tea was unchanged at 350 afghanis per kilogram.

Fuel costs also stayed constant. Petrol was priced at 66 afghanis per liter. Diesel cost 65 afghanis per liter. Liquefied gas was offered at 56 afghanis per kilogram.

Exchange rates for currencies remained stable throughout the week. The US dollar was exchanged at 64.60 afghanis. One thousand Pakistani rupees traded for 225 afghanis.