Islamabad, September 26, 2025 – The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported on Friday that the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) inflation, which tracks essential commodities, recorded a weekly decline of 0.16% for the seven-day period ending September 25, 2025.
This marks a slight relief for consumers after weeks of fluctuating trends in prices of everyday items.
According to PBS data, the downward movement in weekly inflation was largely attributed to notable price cuts in food and kitchen essentials. Chicken fell by 12.46%, bananas by 4.22%, potatoes by 2.44%, and onions by 1.61%. Small declines were also observed in pulses, LPG, and rice, collectively contributing to the overall easing in the SPI.
However, the weekly basket was not uniformly favorable. Tomatoes surged by 9.04%, while eggs, wheat flour, powdered milk, mutton, and cooking oil showed moderate increases. Out of the 51 items monitored, prices of 17 items rose, 11 fell, and 23 remained unchanged, underscoring the mixed nature of current market pressures.
Despite the weekly decline, the year-on-year inflation trend still depicts an increase of 3.95%. Items like ladies’ sandals (55.62%), tomatoes (53.61%), sugar (31.90%), and wheat flour (17.36%) have seen steep annual hikes. Conversely, onions, garlic, chicken, and potatoes posted significant reductions compared to last year.
Economists note that while the short-term easing offers some breathing space, structural challenges continue to keep food inflation elevated. PBS emphasized that the SPI remains a critical indicator for policymakers monitoring household-level inflation trends.