SPI Rises 0.95% on Food Price Spike

SPI rises 0.95% on food price spike

The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended July 10, 2025 posted a week-on-week (WoW) increase of 0.95%, driven primarily by sharp upticks in food prices, particularly perishable items. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported that the rise was fueled by significant hikes in prices of chicken, tomatoes and onions, among other daily-use commodities. According to the latest data, chicken prices surged 22.61%, followed by tomatoe…

Weekly SPI inflation rises 0.95 per cent

The weekly inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the combined consumption group, increased by 0.95 per cent on a week-on-week basis, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported on Friday. However, the annual inflation rate was recorded at -1.23%, suggesting a decrease on a year-on-year basis. During the week, the prices of 19 essential items increased, while only six items saw a decline in prices. Among the most notable…

Weekly inflation rises 0.95%

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Friday reported a 0.95% increase in weekly inflation, reflecting notable changes in the prices of essential household items. Despite the weekly hike, the annual inflation rate showed a decline, standing at -1.23% year-on-year, indicating some long-term relief for consumers. The PBS data revealed that prices of 19 […] The post Weekly inflation rises 0.95% appeared first on .