The inflation rate in the country increased by 0.95% as the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) released on Friday its latest weekly inflation report.
According to the report, the annual inflation rate was recorded at -1.23%, suggesting a decrease on a year-on-year basis. During the week, the prices of 19 essential items increased, while only six items saw a decline in prices.
Among the most notable increases, the price of chicken per kilogram rose by Rs78.32, taking it from Rs346.34 to Rs424.66. Tomatoes became costlier by Rs10.56 per kg, while onions saw a price hike of Rs3.34 per kg. The price of garlic increased by Rs8.44 per kg.
Sugar also became more expensive, with an increase of Rs3.52 per kg, taking the average price from Rs184 to Rs188.44. Other items that saw a price rise include jaggery (gur), eggs, fresh milk, yoghurt, black gram (daal maash) and bananas.
In contrast, the domestic LPG cylinder price dropped by Rs82.98 during the week. The price of mung beans (daal moong) fell by Rs1.65 per kg. Wheat flour, Dalda ghee, and cooking oil were also among the items that became cheaper.
Meanwhile, the prices of 26 essential commodities, including bread, beef, mutton, salt, and tea leaves, remained stable throughout the week.
