The weekly inflation rate in Pakistan rose to 4.15 percent, the Federal Bureau of Statistics reported. Short-term weekly inflation increased by 0.53 percent. Rising food prices contributed heavily to the spike.
In the past week, prices of 15 essential items increased, while 12 items became cheaper and 24 remained stable. Chicken prices surged by 20.33 percent, tomatoes by 12.03 percent, and bananas by 2.32 percent. Potatoes rose 1.08 percent, and cooking oil went up by 0.38 percent.
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Other items, including lentils, beef, mutton, LPG, and firewood, also saw price hikes, impacting household budgets across the country. These increases put extra pressure on families trying to manage basic expenses.
Meanwhile, prices of onions fell by 6.65 percent and chickpeas by 2.61 percent. Sugar, flour, mung beans, and black gram also became slightly cheaper over the week. Analysts noted that these small decreases offer limited relief amid overall rising costs.
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The bureau emphasized that weekly inflation trends indicate persistent volatility in essential commodities. Economists warn that without effective price controls, households may continue to face financial strain in coming weeks.