Pakistan’s weekly inflation went up by 1.03% during the week ending May 15, 2025. This increase came mainly due to higher prices of chicken, eggs, and sugar. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), overall yearly inflation also rose by 1.29%. These changes reflect ongoing challenges for consumers across the country.
Out of 51 essential items, 18 saw price increases, while 12 items became cheaper. The remaining 21 items showed no change. Chicken prices jumped by nearly 16%. Eggs became over 8% more expensive. Sugar, powdered milk, mutton, and gram pulse also rose in price. Clothes and cooked food prices added more pressure to household budgets.
On the other hand, there was some relief in vegetable prices. Tomatoes dropped by over 5%, and garlic fell by 3.45%. Onions and potatoes also became cheaper. Prices of tea, LPG, and vegetable ghee went down slightly. But overall, the rising food prices outweighed these small decreases.
Looking at the yearly picture, chicken prices are up by 47%. Ladies’ sandals rose by more than 55%. Pulses, sugar, and bananas also became more costly. However, prices of onions, potatoes, and tomatoes dropped sharply over the year. Electricity charges and wheat flour prices also fell, which helped balance inflation slightly.
Among income groups, the lowest-income households saw a 0.92% rise in weekly inflation. The highest earners experienced a 1.03% increase. On a yearly basis, the poorest saw only a 0.42% rise, while the wealthiest faced 2.23%. PBS uses data from 17 cities to track price changes in 50 markets nationwide.