Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain has said sugar prices will not be allowed to increase during Ramadan.

Chairing a meeting to review sugar prices in Islamabad on Friday, he said providing relief to consumers during Ramadan is responsibility of the government.

Rana Tanveer Hussain said Sugar Millers have been given a one-week time for consultation on sugar prices and final rates of the commodity will be announced on Thursday.

The Minister said farmers should be included in the profit and Sugar Millers should play their role in addressing production and financial issues of agriculturists.