Pakistan’s weekly inflation increased by 0.65% during the week ended October 22, 2026, while the annual rate reached 11.85%. The latest figures indicate continued pressure on household budgets as prices of several essential commodities rise across the country.
According to official data, the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) tracks 51 essential items across 50 markets in 17 cities. The indicator helps monitor short-term price movements and provides an overview of changing living costs for consumers.
LPG and Chicken Prices Lead Weekly Increases
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) recorded the sharpest weekly increase, rising by 22.44%. Chicken prices also climbed significantly by 12.20%, while onions became 4.19% more expensive during the reporting period.
Additionally, shirting fabric prices increased by 1.86%, while plain bread rose by 1.66%. Wheat flour prices went up by 1%, adding further pressure on households that depend on the staple food.
Prices of garlic, firewood, vegetable ghee, beef, and pulse mash also recorded increases. Consequently, consumers faced higher costs for several food items and household necessities during the week.
Tomatoes and Fuel Prices Provide Some Relief
Despite the overall increase, several commodities became cheaper and offered limited relief to consumers. Tomato prices fell by 21.99%, marking the largest weekly decline among the reported items.
Petrol prices dropped by 3.63%, while banana prices decreased by 2.42%. Diesel also became 1.68% cheaper, and potato prices declined by 1.38%.
Meanwhile, the annual inflation rate remained elevated at 11.85%, showing that consumers continue to face higher prices than a year earlier. LPG prices recorded a particularly sharp annual increase of 107.12%, while onion prices rose by 72.81%.
The latest figures highlight the uneven movement of essential commodity prices in Pakistan. Although some products became cheaper, substantial increases in LPG, chicken, and other necessities continue to challenge household spending.
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