Islamabad, February 13, 2026 – The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported on Friday that the weekly inflation, measured through the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), declined by 0.59% just ahead of the holy month of Ramadan.
The SPI tracks the price movement of 51 essential commodities collected from 50 markets across 17 cities of Pakistan, providing weekly insight into short-term price trends.
According to the PBS, the major declines in prices during the week ending February 12, 2026, were observed in:
• Eggs: -17.61%
• Tomatoes: -12.02%
• Chicken: -6.34%
• Onions: -2.73%
• Potatoes: -2.49%
• Salt Powder: -1.69%
• LPG: -1.57%
• Wheat Flour: -1.31%
• Sugar: -1.12%
On the other hand, prices increased for:
• Bananas: +7.62%
• Garlic: +4.35%
• Pulse Mash: +2.69%
• Chilies Powder: +1.68%
• Mutton: +0.80%
• Beef: +0.37%
Out of the 51 items monitored, 15 items (29.41%) saw price increases, 15 items (29.41%) decreased, and 21 items (41.18%) remained stable.
The year-on-year SPI trend shows a 4.26% increase, with notable rises in tomatoes (+73.36%), wheat flour (+33.82%), and gas charges (+29.85%), while prices of potatoes (-44.68%), garlic (-30.78%), and pulse gram (-23.81%) recorded declines.
PBS analysts say the short-term easing in prices ahead of Ramadan offers temporary relief to consumers, but sustained monitoring is essential to manage food inflation during the festive month.