Importers indicate that prices have surged by Rs11,000 per ton since January, attributed to this duty.

The FBR has set a 10% regulatory duty on raw iron and a 5% duty on steel products.

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Traders now report that the cost of raw iron and steel has climbed to Rs262,000 per ton.