ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s weekly inflation increased by 0.65%, while annual inflation climbed to 11.85%, according to the latest report released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
The report showed that prices of 19 essential commodities increased during the week, while 12 items became cheaper and prices of 20 items remained unchanged.
Among the biggest annual increases, LPG prices surged by 107%, while onion prices rose by 72.81%. Electricity charges increased by 58.59% over the year, while petrol became 44.17% more expensive and diesel prices rose by 41.56%.
The report also showed a significant increase in food prices. Chicken became 38.99% more expensive, while flour prices increased by 36.49% compared with the same period last year.
However, some relief was recorded in several commodities. Tomato prices fell by 71.72% year-on-year, potato prices dropped by 40.75%, and sugar became 25% cheaper.
On a weekly basis, petrol prices declined by 3.63%, while LPG prices recorded a sharp 22.44% increase.
The latest figures highlight continued pressure on household budgets, with energy, food and essential commodity prices remaining key drivers of inflation in Pakistan.
