Islamabad, September 12, 2025 – The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Friday announced that weekly inflation, measured through the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), eased slightly by 2 basis points. For the week ending September 11, 2025, the SPI recorded a minor decline of 0.02%.
According to PBS data, the fall in inflation was largely driven by reduced prices of essential food commodities. Wheat flour prices dropped by 9.80%, followed by chicken at 3.20%, bananas at 3.10%, and gur at 0.30%. These declines provided some relief to households struggling with high living costs.
However, the report also highlighted notable price increases in several key items. Onions surged by 12.17%, tomatoes by 10.47%, and potatoes by 3.57%. Similarly, the cost of LPG rose 3.10%, while other daily-use goods such as rice IRRI-6/9, eggs, sugar, and various pulses also became more expensive. Out of the 51 items tracked, 22 showed price increases, 4 declined, while 25 remained unchanged.
The year-on-year trend painted a different picture, with overall inflation rising 5.03%. In particular, tomatoes surged nearly 90%, ladies’ sandals by 55.62%, gas charges for Q1 by 29.85%, and sugar by 29.33%. Other items, including beef, vegetable ghee, and lawn printed fabrics, also registered double-digit price hikes. Conversely, onions, garlic, electricity charges, and certain pulses witnessed significant decreases.
Economists noted that although weekly inflation eased slightly, persistent upward pressure on essential goods continues to weigh on consumers, underscoring the need for consistent policy measures to stabilize markets.