ISLAMABAD: The headline inflation based on Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 8.2 percent on Year on Year (YoY) basis in August 2020 as compared to an increase in 9.3 percent in the previous month, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) said on Tuesday.
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Headline inflation increases by 8.6 percent in June
ISLAMABAD: The headline inflation based on Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 8.6 percent on Year on Year (YoY) basis in June 2020 as compared to an increase of 8.2 percent in the previous month and 8.0 percent in June 2019.
Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Wednesday said that on month-on-month basis, it increased by 0.8 percent in June 2020 as compared to an increase of 0.3 percent in the previous month and an increase of 0.5 percent in June 2019.
CPI inflation Urban, increased by 7.6 percent on year-on-year basis in June 2020 as compared to an increase of 7.3 percent in the previous month and 8.1 percent in June 2019.
On month-on-month basis, it increased by 0.7 percent in June 2020 as compared to an increase of 0.3 percent in the previous month and an increase of 0.3 percent in June 2019.
CPI inflation Rural, increased by 10.0 percent on year-on-year basis in June 2020 as compared to an increase of 9.7 percent in the previous month and 7.9 percent in June 2019.
On month-on-month basis, it increased by 1.0 percent in June 2020 as compared to an increase of 0.3 percent in the previous month and an increase of 0.7 percent in June 2019.
SPI inflation on YoY increased by 11.5 percent in June 2020 as compared to an increase of 11.0 percent a month earlier and an increase of 9.3 percent in June 2019.
On MoM basis, it increased by 1.4 percent in June 2020 as compared to an increase of 2.2 percent a month earlier and an increase of 0.9 percent in June 2019.
WPI inflation on YoY basis increased by 0.9 percent in June 2020 as compared to an increase of 1.5 percent a month earlier and an increase of 14.0 percent in June 2019.
WPI inflation on MoM basis decreased by 0.3 percent in June 2020 as compared to a decrease of 2.1 percent a month earlier and an increase of 0.2 percent in corresponding month of last year i.e. June 2019.
Core inflation (NFNE)
Measured by non-food non-energy Urban CPI increased by 6.5 percent on (YoY) basis in June 2020 as compared to an increase of 6.3 percent in the previous month and 7.3 percent in June 2019. On (MoM) basis, it increased by 0.4 percent in June 2020 as compared to increase of 0.4 percent in previous month, and an increase of 0.2 percent in corresponding month of last year i.e. June 2019.
Measured by non-food non-energy Rural CPI increased by 8.8 percent on (YoY) basis in June 2020 as compared to an increase of 8.4 percent in the previous month and 6.7 percent in June 2019. On (MoM) basis, it increased by 0.7 percent in June 2020 as compared to an increase of 0.4 percent in previous month, and an increase of 0.3 percent in corresponding month of last year i.e. June 2019.
Core inflation (Trimmed)
Measured by 20 percent weighted trimmed mean Urban CPI increased by 7.4 percent on (YoY) basis in June 2020 as compared to 6.7 percent in the previous month and by 7.3 percent in June 2019. On (MoM) basis, it increased by 0.4 percent in June 2020 as compared to an increase of 0.4 percent in the previous month and an increase of 0.4 percent in corresponding month of last year i.e. June 2019.
Measured by 20 percent weighted trimmed mean Rural CPI increased by 9.9 percent on (YoY) basis in June 2020 as compared to 8.9 percent in the previous month and by 7.2 percent in June 2019.
On (MoM) basis, it increased by 0.9 percent in June 2020 as compared to an increase of 0.5 percent in the previous month and an increase of 0.7 percent in corresponding month of last year i.e. June 2019.
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Headline inflation increases by 8.2 percent in May
ISLAMABAD: The headline inflation based on Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 8.2 percent on year-on-year basis in May 2020 as compared to an increase of 8.5 percent in the previous month and 8.4 percent in May 2019, said Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Monday.
On month-on-month basis, it increased by 0.3 percent in May 2020 as compared to a decrease of 0.8 percent in the previous month and an increase of 0.6 percent in May 2019.
CPI inflation Urban, increased by 7.3 percent on year-on-year basis in May 2020 as compared to an increase of 7.7 percent in the previous month and 8.5 percent in May 2019.
On month-on-month basis, it increased by 0.3 percent in May 2020 as compared to a decrease of 0.7 percent in the previous month and an increase of 0.7 percent in May 2019.
CPI inflation Rural, increased by 9.7 percent on year-on-year basis in May 2020 as compared to an increase of 9.8 percent in the previous month and 8.3 percent in May 2019.
On month-on-month basis, it increased by 0.3 percent in May 2020 as compared to a decrease of 1.1 percent in the previous month and an increase of 0.5 percent in May 2019.
Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) inflation on YoY increased by 11.0 percent in May 2020 as compared to an increase of 9.3 percent a month earlier and an increase of 9.9 percent in May 2019.
On MoM basis, it increased by 2.2 percent in May 2020 as compared to a decrease of 1.8 percent a month earlier and an increase of 0.6 percent in May 2019.
Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation on YoY basis increased by 1.5 percent in May 2020 as compared to an increase of 4.9 percent a month earlier and an increase of 16.5 percent in May 2019.
WPI inflation on MoM basis decreased by 2.1 percent in May 2020 as compared to a decrease of 2.0 percent a month earlier and an increase of 1.2 percent in corresponding month of last year i.e. May 2019.
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Headline inflation contracts in March to 10.2pc
ISLAMABAD: The headline inflation has contracted to 10.2 percent in March 2020 as compared with inflation in the previous month.
Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Wednesday said that Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation increased by 10.2 percent on year-on-year basis in March 2020 as compared to an increase of 12.4 percent in the previous month and 8.6 percent in March 2019.
On month-on-month basis, it increased by 0.04 percent in March 2020 as compared to a decrease of 1.0 percent in the previous month and an increase of 2.0 percent in March 2019.
The CPI inflation in urban areas increased by 9.3 percent on year-on-year basis in March 2020 as compared to an increase of 11.2 percent in the previous month and 8.9 percent in March 2019.
On month-on-month basis, it increased by 0.1 percent in March 2020 as compared to a decrease of 1.1 percent in the previous month and an increase of 1.9 percent in March 2019.
CPI inflation in rural areas increased by 11.7 percent on year-on-year basis in March 2020 as compared to an increase of 14.2 percent in the previous month and 8.2 percent in March 2019.
On month-on-month basis, it decreased by 0.1 percent in March 2020 as compared to a decrease of 1.0 percent in the previous month and an increase of 2.2 percent in March 2019.
Sensitive Price Index (SPI) based inflation on YoY increased by 11.8 percent in March 2020 as compared to an increase of 14.5 percent a month earlier and an increase of 10.5 percent in March 2019. On MoM basis, it decreased by 0.3 percent in March 2020 as compared to a decrease of 0.8 percent a month earlier and an increase of 2.1 percent in March 2019.
Wholesale Price Indicator (WPI) inflation on YoY basis increased by 9.2 percent in March 2020 as compared to an increase of 12.6 percent a month earlier and an increase of 16.6 percent in March 2019.
WPI inflation on MoM basis it decreased by 0.9 percent in March 2020 as compared to a decrease of 0.8 percent a month earlier and an increase of 2.2 percent in corresponding month of last year i.e. March 2019.
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Headline inflation increases by 11 percent in October
ISLAMABAD: The headline inflation based on Consumer Price Index (CPI) has increased by 11 percent in October 2019 while calculating on the base year 2015-2016.
According to inflation data released by Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Wednesday, the inflation general increased by 11.0 percent on year-on-year basis in October 2019 as compared to an increase of 11.4 percent in the previous month and 6.5 percent in October 2018.
On month-on-month basis, it increased by 1.8 percent in October 2019 as compared to an increase of 0.8 percent in the previous month and 2.1 percent in October 2018, the PBS said.
CPI inflation Urban, increased by 10.9 percent on year-on-year basis in October 2019 as compared to an increase of 11.6 percent in the previous month and 7.0 percent in October 2018.
On month-on-month basis, it increased by 1.6 percent in October 2019 as compared to an increase of 0.7 percent in the previous month and an increase of 2.2 percent in October 2018.
CPI inflation Rural, increased by 11.3 percent on year-on-year basis in October 2019 as compared to an increase of 11.1 percent in the previous month and 5.7 percent in October 2018.
On month-on-month basis, it increased by 2.2 percent in October 2019 as compared to an increase of 0.8 percent in the previous month and an increase of 2.0 percent in October 2018.
Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) inflation on YoY increased by 15.1 percent in October 2019 as compared to an increase of 14.7 percent a month earlier and an increase of 1.7 percent in October 2018.
On MoM basis, it increased by 2.7 percent in October 2019 as compared to an increase of 1.9 percent a month earlier and an increase of 2.3 percent in October 2018.
Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation on YoY basis increased by 13.2 percent in October 2019 as compared to an increase of 15.9 percent a month earlier and an increase of 18.6 percent in October 2018.
WPI inflation on MoM basis increased by 2.0 percent in October 2019 as compared to an increase of 0.1 percent a month earlier and an increase of 4.4 percent in corresponding month of last year i.e. October 2018.
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Headline inflation increases by 11.4 percent in September
ISLAMABAD: The headline inflation based on Consumer Price Index (CPI) has increased by 11.4 percent in the month of September 2019, said Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Wednesday.
It said that CPI inflation general with base year 2015-2016, increased by 11.4 percent on year-on-year basis in September 2019 as compared to an increase of 10.5 percent in the previous month and 5.4 percent in September 2018.
On month-on-month basis, it increased by 0.8 percent in September 2019 as compared to an increase of 1.6 percent in the previous month and 0.0 percent in September 2018.
CPI inflation Urban, increased by 11.6 percent on year-on-year basis in September 2019 as compared to an increase of 10.6 percent in the previous month and 5.6 percent in September 2018.
On month-on-month basis, it increased by 0.7 percent in September 2019 as compared to an increase of 1.5 percent in the previous month and a decrease of 0.1 percent in September 2018.
CPI inflation Rural, increased by 11.1 percent on year-on-year basis in September 2019 as compared to an increase of 10.3 percent in the previous month and 5.1 percent in September 2018.
On month-on-month basis, it increased by 0.8 percent in September 2019 as compared to an increase of 1.9 percent in the previous month and 0.0 percent in September 2018.
Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) inflation on YoY increased by 14.7 percent in September 2019 as compared to an increase of 12.1 percent a month earlier and an increase of 0.4 percent in September 2018.
On MoM basis, it increased by 1.9 percent in September 2019 as compared to an increase of 2.7 percent a month earlier and a decrease of 0.4 percent in September 2018.
Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation on YoY basis increased by 15.9 percent in September 2019 as compared to an increase of 14.1 percent a month earlier and an increase of 14.6 percent in September 2018.
WPI inflation on MoM basis increased by 0.1 percent in September 2019 as compared to an increase of 1.2 percent a month earlier and a decrease of 1.5 percent in corresponding month of last year i.e. September 2018.
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Rebasing lowers average inflation for July-August
ISLAMABAD: The average headline inflation i.e. Consumer Price Index (CPI) was calculated at 9.44 for the months of July and August, 2019 on the basis of revised base year, a statement said on Wednesday.
Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) revised base year for calculating Consumer Price Index (CPI) from 2007-2008 to 2015-2016.
The CPI on new base (2015-16) comprises of urban CPI and Rural CPI. The Urban CPI covers 35 cities and 356 consumer items. The Rural CPI covers 27 Rural Centers and 244 consumer items. In the new base year (2015-16) National CPI for 12 major groups is also computed by taking weighted average of Urban CPI and Rural CPI.
According to the PBS, the inflation rate for August 2019 over July 2019 as per base year 2007-2008 is 1.3 percent and 1.64 percent as per base year 2016-2016.
The inflation rate for August 2019 over August 2018 is at 11.63 percent as per base year 2007-2008 and 10.49 percent as per base year 2015-2016.
The average inflation rate for July – August 2019 over the same period of last year is 10.98 percent as per base year 2007-2008 and 9.44 percent as per base year 2015/2016.
The CPI National with base year (2015-16) for the month of August, 2019 has increased by 1.64 percent over July, 2019. The Urban CPI with base year (2015-16) recorded an increase of 1.46 percent while Rural CPI with base year (2015-16) recorded an increase of 1.91 percent. CPI with old base year (2007-08) recorded an increase of 1.38 percent.
Top few commodities which varied from previous month i.e. July, 2019 are given below:
URBAN:
Increased: Chicken (40.75 percent), Tomatoes(37.47 percent), Onions(32.31 percent), Fresh vegetables(12.84 percent), Eggs (9.76 percent), Potatoes(6.21 percent), Cooking oil(4.68 percent), Vegetable ghee(4.18 percent), Motor fuel(3.88 percent), Sugar(3.78 percent), Pulse masoor(2.54 percent), Mustard oil(1.75 percent), Pulse gram(1.44 percent), Wheat flour (1.29 percent) and Pulse mash(1.01 percent).
Decreased: Fresh fruits(15.64 percent), Liquified Hydrocarbons (LPG) (5.19 percent), and Wheat(0.3 percent).
RURAL:
Increased: Tomatoes(35.4 percent), Onions(28.49 percent), Chicken(26.56 percent), Potatoes(18.18 percent), Fresh Vegetables(10.96 percent), Eggs(9.79 percent), Sugar(5.21 percent), Doctor Clinic Fee (4.74 percent), Motor Fuels (4.21 percent), Cooking oil(3.22 percent), Pulse Moong(2.81 percent), Vegetable ghee(2.51 percent), Pulse Mash(2.35 percent) and Milk powder(1.85 percent).
Decreased: Fresh fruits(20.6 percent), Fish(2.8 percent), Beans(1.72 percent) and Wheat(0.32 percent).
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Headline inflation increases by 10.3pc in July 2019
ISLAMABAD: The headline inflation based on Consumer Price Index (CPI) has increased by 10.3 percent on year-on-year basis in July, 2019, said Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Thursday.
The inflation has been increased as compared to an increase of 8.9 percent in the previous month and 5.8 percent in July 2018.
On month-on-month basis, it increased by 2.3 percent in July 2019 as compared to an increase of 0.4 percent in the previous month and an increase of 0.9 percent in corresponding month i.e. July 2018.
Core inflation measured by non-food non-energy CPI (Core NFNE) increased by 7.8 percent on (YoY) basis in July 2019 as compared to an increase of 7.2 percent in the previous month and 7.6 percent in July 2018. On (MoM) basis, it in-creased by 1.7 percent in July 2019 as compared to an increase of 0.3 percent in previous month, and an increase of 1.2 percent in corresponding month of last year i.e. July 2018.
Core inflation, measured by 20 percent weighted trimmed mean CPI (Core Trimmed) increased by 8.0 percent on (YoY) basis in July 2019 as compared to 7.3 percent in the previous month and by 5.9 percent in July 2018.
On (MoM) basis, it increased by 1.7 percent in July 2019 as compared to an increase of 0.4 percent in the previous month and an increase of 0.9 percent in cor-responding month of last year i.e. July 2018.
Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) based inflation on YoY basis increased by 12.2 percent in July 2019 as compared to an increase of 10.6 percent a month earlier and an increase of 3.6 percent in July 2018.
On MoM basis, it increased by 2.6 percent as compared to an increase of 1.6 percent in the previous month and an increase of 1.2 percent in corresponding month of last year i.e. July 2018.
Wholesale Price Index (WPI0 inflation on YoY basis increased by 13.5 percent in July 2019 as compared to an increase of 12.7 percent a month earlier and an increase of 10.5 percent in July 2018.
WPI inflation on MoM basis increased by 3.1 percent in July 2019 as compared to an increase of 0.3 percent a month earlier and an increase of 2.4 percent in corresponding month of last year i.e. July 2018.
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Headline inflation increases by 8.9 percent in June
ISLAMABAD: The headline inflation based on Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 8.9 percent on year-on-year basis in June, 2019 as compared to an increase of 9.1 percent in the previous month and 5.2 percent in June 2018, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) said on Tuesday.
On month-on-month basis, it increased by 0.4 percent in June 2019 as compared to an increase of 0.8 percent in the previous month and an increase of 0.6 percent in corresponding month i.e. June 2018.
Core inflation measured by non-food non-energy CPI (Core NFNE) increased by 7.2 percent on (YoY) basis in June 2019 as compared to an increase of 7.2 percent in the previous month and 7.1 percent in June 2018.
On (MoM) basis, it in-creased by 0.3 percent in June 2019 as compared to an increase of 0.4 percent in previous month, and an increase of 0.3 percent in corresponding month of last year i.e. June 2018.
Core inflation, measured by 20 percent weighted trimmed mean CPI (Core Trimmed) increased by 7.3 percent on (YoY) ba-sis in June 2019 as compared to 7.5 percent in the previous month and by 5.4 percent in June 2018.
On (MoM) basis, it in-creased by 0.4 percent in June 2019 as compared to an increase of 0.4 percent in the previous month and an increase of 0.2 percent in corresponding month of last year i.e. June 2018.
Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) based inflation on YoY basis increased by 10.6 percent in June 2019 as compared to an increase of 10.8 percent a month earlier and an increase of 1.9 percent in June 2018.
On MoM basis, it increased by 1.6 percent as compared to an increase of 1.2 percent in the previous month and an increase of 1.8 percent in corresponding month of last year i.e. June 2018.
Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation on YoY basis increased by 12.7 percent in June 2019 as compared to an increase of 14.0 percent a month earlier and an increase of 7.6 percent in June 2018.
WPI inflation on MoM basis increased by 0.3 percent in June 2019 as compared to an increase of 1.4 percent a month earlier and an increase of 1.5 percent in corresponding month of last year i.e. June 2018.
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Headline inflation increases by 7.2% in January 2019
ISLAMABAD: The headline inflation based on Consumer Price Index (CPI) has increased by 7.2 percent Year-on-Year (YoY) in January 2019, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) said on Friday.
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