Pakistan’s statistics office has released its latest weekly inflation report, indicating a 0.64 percent decrease in prices compared to the previous week. The country’s annual inflation rate now stands at 4 percent, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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Data shows a mixed trend in essential commodities: 15 key items became cheaper, 13 items registered an increase, while 23 items remained stable.
On the higher side, garlic prices rose by 1.86 percent, cooking oil by 1.54 percent, eggs by 0.81 percent, and ghee by 0.40 percent. Slight increases were also recorded in bananas, flour, LPG and cigarettes.
Conversely, tomatoes saw a significant decline of 30.11 percent, onions dropped 12.41 percent, and potatoes became 6.92 percent cheaper. Prices of chicken fell by 4.46 percent, while sugar eased by 3.31 percent. Lentils, diesel and petrol also recorded price reductions.
The report reflects a balanced market trend, with some commodities showing sharp volatility while others are offering relief to consumers across the country.
