Pakistan’s weekly inflation, tracked via the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), rose 0.53% week-on-week and 4.15% year-on-year for the week ending November 13, 2025, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported.
The SPI, covering 51 essential items in 17 urban centres, reflects price changes affecting all income groups. Lower-income households (up to Rs17,732) saw a 0.35% weekly increase, while higher-income groups experienced rises up to 0.58%.
PBS highlighted notable price hikes for the week in chicken (20.33%), tomatoes (12.03%), bananas (2.32%), LPG (1.97%), and cooking oil (0.38%). Conversely, items like onions (6.65% decrease), pulse gram (2.61%), and powdered salt (1.80%) became cheaper.
Annual inflation showed steep rises in ladies’ sandals (55.62%), sugar (40.25%), and Q1 gas charges (29.85%), while garlic (36.29%), pulse gram (29.89%), and electricity charges (26.26%) recorded significant declines.
A PBS spokesperson noted,
“Weekly fluctuations highlight both seasonal and supply-driven factors. Households are advised to monitor essential commodity prices as they continue to affect daily expenditures.”
This rise reflects ongoing volatility in food and energy prices, impacting household budgets across Pakistan and emphasizing the need for careful economic planning.