Inflation in essential commodities has recorded an increase for the second consecutive week, with the weekly inflation rate rising by 0.31 per cent and the annual inflation rate reaching 2.21 per cent, according to the latest report by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
A total of 17 essential items witnessed a price increase during the week. Among the most notable were tomatoes, which rose by Rs10.42 per kilogram, and live broiler chicken, which increased by Rs19.67 per kilogram. The price of a dozen eggs increased by Rs6.19, while a 20-kilogram flour bag became costlier by over Rs21.
Other items that recorded a rise in prices include onions, garlic, black gram and jaggery. In contrast, prices of bananas, potatoes, rice and LPG cylinders saw a decline. Prices of 24 items remained stable, while 9 items became cheaper.
– Sugar price surges despite official rate cap –
Government efforts to maintain the official sugar price at Rs173 per kilogram have failed to contain rising rates. Retailers in Islamabad, Karachi and Peshawar continue to sell sugar for up to Rs190 per kilogram, in clear violation of government-set prices.
The PBS report confirmed that the average sugar price rose by 0.52 paisas per kilogram during the past week. In Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Sialkot and Bannu, sugar was sold at Rs185 per kilogram. The price stood at Rs182 in Quetta, while in Hyderabad and Larkana, it reached Rs181 per kilogram. However, in Lahore, Faisalabad and Sargodha, sugar was reportedly available at the official rate.
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