Pakistan's inflation rate climbed to 8.24 percent this week amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
Key commodities, including food and fuel, saw notable price increases, impacting household budgets across the country.
According to the Federal Bureau of Statistics, Pakistan’s weekly inflation jumped by about 1 percent.
- A total of 23 essential items experienced price hikes, including petrol, diesel, onions, tomatoes, and eggs.
- The sharpest increases were seen in onions (up 18.10%), tomatoes (11.38%), and live chicken (8.70%).
- Potatoes also became more expensive by over 8 percent during the past week.
Rising costs across fuel
Fuel and utility prices contributed heavily to the inflation surge:
- LPG prices rose more than 10 percent.
- Electricity bills increased by over 6 percent.
- Petrol and diesel recorded annual price hikes of 25.75% and 30%, respectively.
- Gas charges climbed by nearly 30 percent over the year.
Annual inflation trends
On a yearly basis, food and energy costs have risen sharply:
- Wheat flour is up by 24.76%.
- Onions surged 25%, red chili increased over 15%, and meat prices rose 12–13% compared to last year.
- LPG has jumped 35% annually, reflecting growing pressure on energy costs.
The rapid rise in prices is affecting everyday spending for Pakistani households. Consumers are feeling the strain as staple foods and basic utilities become increasingly unaffordable. Analysts suggest that geopolitical tensions and global energy price volatility are key drivers behind the latest increases.
