Inflation Spikes to Two-Year High of 10.9%

Pakistan’s inflation hits 10.9% in April amid fuel and energy price surge

Pakistan’s inflation rate climbed to 10.9% in April, reaching its highest level in nearly two years as rising fuel costs, global supply disruptions, and increased

Inflation hits double digits for first time in 21 months

CPI rises nearly 11pc year-on-year in April; the increase in prices was largely driven by a steep rise in transport costs.

Inflation spikes to two-year high of 10.9%

Inflation rose to a near two-year high of 10.9% in April, driven by global supply shocks and the government's decision to fully pass on higher fuel costs to consumers, in addition to raising petroleum levy, sending energy, transport and food prices soaring. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics reported on Friday that for the first time consumer inflation climbed to double digits since July 2024, when the government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif …

Pakistan inflation jumps to 20-month high of 10.9% in April - HUM News English

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s annual inflation rate rose to 10.9 per cent in April, the highest level in 20 months, driven largely by a sharp increase in transport costs, official data showed on Saturday. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics said the Consumer Price Index (CPI) accelerated from 7.3 per cent in March, marking its highest reading since July 2024 and exceeding the State Bank of Pakistan’s 5–7 per cent target range. The surge came shortly after…

Inflation surges to 10.9%, highest in nearly two years

Inflation climbed to a near two-year high of 10.9% in April, driven by global supply disruptions and the government’s decision to pass on increased fuel costs to consumers while raising petroleum levies, pushing up prices of energy, transport and food. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics reported on Friday that consumer inflation entered double digits for the first time since July 2024, when the government led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif bega…

Inflation Hits 10.9 Percent in April, Highest Rate in Nearly Two Years

Annual inflation in Pakistan surged to 10.9 percent in April 2026, its first double-digit reading since July 2024, driven primarily by sharp rises in fuel and energy costs. Official data released on Friday showed the April figure exceeded both the government’s own forecast of eight to nine percent and an analyst consensus estimate of 10.2 […] The post Inflation Hits 10.9 Percent in April, Highest Rate in Nearly Two Years appeared first on TechJu…