Petroleum price hikes hit consumer pockets this week. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported a 0.38% rise in the weekly Sensitive Price Index (SPI), pushing the annual inflation rate to –1.61%, despite still being negative. According to the report, 22 essential goods became costlier, while 9 saw price drops, and 20 remained stable. Notably, […]
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Prices rise again: Chicken, eggs, and sugar push weekly inflation up
Pakistan’s weekly inflation went up by 1.03% during the week ending May 15, 2025. This increase came mainly due to higher prices of chicken, eggs, and sugar. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), overall yearly inflation also rose by 1.29%. These changes reflect ongoing challenges for consumers across the country. Out of 51 […]