Prices of 13 Essential Items Increase Across Pakistan – Weekly Inflation Update

Prices of 13 essential commodities increased in Pakistan during the past week, while 14 items recorded a price decrease, according to the latest report issued by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.

The weekly inflation data shows mixed trends in food and household items, with some daily-use products becoming more expensive and others offering slight relief to consumers.

13 Essential Items That Became Expensive

According to official figures, the following items saw a price increase last week:

Garlic
Mutton
Beef
Masoor pulse
Mash pulse
Yogurt
Dry milk
LPG
Clothing items

The increase in meat and pulse prices has added pressure on household budgets, especially for middle- and lower-income families.

14 Items That Became Cheaper

On the other hand, prices of 14 items declined during the same period, offering partial relief to consumers.

Items that became cheaper include:

Tomatoes
Potatoes
Chicken
Onions
Eggs
Wheat flour
Bread
Sugar

The reduction in vegetable and poultry prices helped balance the weekly inflation trend.

Weekly Price Comparison

کیٹیگری	تفصیل
مہنگی اشیاء	13 چیزیں
سستی اشیاء	14 چیزیں
ہفتہ وار مہنگائی میں کمی	0.45 فیصد
سالانہ مہنگائی کی شرح	4.23 فیصد
گندم آٹا سالانہ اضافہ	29.81 فیصد
بجلی ٹیرف سالانہ اضافہ	17 فیصد سے زائد

Annual Inflation Highlights

On a yearly basis, several items recorded significant price increases:

Wheat flour increased by 29.81%
Tomatoes rose by 17%
Red chili prices increased by 15%
Bananas became 12% more expensive
Mutton prices rose by 9%
Jaggery increased by 8.36%
Firewood prices went up by 11.40%

Additionally, utility charges also saw major hikes:

Gas charges increased by 30%
Electricity tariff increased by more than 17%

Inflation Trend

Despite the rise in several essential items, the weekly inflation rate declined by 0.45%, showing a slight improvement compared to the previous week. However, the annual inflation rate stands at 4.23%, indicating continued cost pressures over the longer term.

The latest data reflects ongoing fluctuations in food and energy prices, which continue to impact household expenses across the country.