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Inflation (Economics)

Weekly Inflation in Pakistan Increases by 0.22%

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The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has reported an increase in the weekly inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), by 0.22 percent for the combined consumption group during the week ended on October 23, 2025. According to the PBS data, the SPI for the week under review was recorded at 335.14 points, up from 334.39 points last week. The week-on-week increase in prices was led by onions (5.62%), energy saver (2.51%), eggs (2.38%), sugar (2.04%), and firewood (1.17%).

Key Takeaways:

  • The weekly SPI increased by 0.22 percent for the combined consumption group during the week ended on October 23, 2025.
  • The SPI for the week under review was recorded at 335.14 points, up from 334.39 points last week.
  • On a year-on-year basis, the SPI rose by 5.03 percent.
  • The prices of 20 (39.22%) items increased, 06 (11.76%) items decreased, and 25 (49.02%) items remained stable.
  • The major increases were observed in the prices of tomatoes (120.94%), ladies sandal (55.62%), sugar (40.82%), gas charges for Q1 (29.85%), and wheat flour (18.28%).
  • Commodities witnessing a year-on-year decline included garlic (29.90%), pulse gram (28.23%), chicken (26.32%), and onions (26.06%).

Statistics:

  • Weekly SPI increased by 0.22 percent.
  • SPI for the week under review was 335.14 points, up from 334.39 points last week.
  • SPI rose by 5.03 percent on a year-on-year basis.
  • 39.22% of items showed price increases, 11.76% showed price decreases, and 49.02% remained stable.
  • Tomatoes prices increased by 120.94% on a year-on-year basis.
  • Gas charges for Q1 increased by 29.85% on a year-on-year basis.

Sources:

  • Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) report, October 23, 2025

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