The prices of petrol, diesel, LPG, and sugar declined during the past week, according to Pakistan’s weekly inflation report released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). However, the report showed that inflationary pressure persisted as prices of several essential food items continued to increase. The mixed price trend affects household budgets across the country. […]
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Weekly inflation falls 0.03%, households see small reprieve
Pakistan’s weekly inflation fell slightly by 0.03 percent, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported on Friday. The country’s overall annual inflation rate now stands at 3.90 percent. During the week, prices of 12 essential items rose, 10 items became cheaper, and 29 remained stable. Chicken prices rose 6.19 percent, while wheat increased by 2.88 […]