Tag: food prices
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Pakistan’s weekly inflation dips slightly amid lower fuel and onion prices
Pakistan’s weekly inflation, as measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), registered a slight decline of 0.16 per cent for the combined consumption groups during the week ending on August 15, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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Weekly inflation rises 1.28% as essential food items, fuel costs surge
In a challenging economic climate, food prices in Pakistan have surged, forcing consumers to purchase essential items at elevated costs.
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Weekly inflation rises with tomato prices up 27.14%, chicken 11.75%
The Weekly Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the Combined Group saw a 1.3 per cent week-over-week increase during the week ending June 13, 2024, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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Weekly inflation rises as prices of essential food items increase
The Weekly Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the Combined Group witnessed a 0.45 per cent increase week over week (WoW).
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Tomato and onion price hikes push weekly inflation up
In a significant shift, weekly inflation in Pakistan has increased after seven weeks of consecutive declines.
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Weekly inflation falls by 1%, but year-on-year rates remain high
The weekly inflation measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) recorded a decrease of 1 per cent for the combined consumption groups during the week ended on May 02, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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Pakistan’s CPI-based inflation predicted to decline to 20%
Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based inflation in Pakistan is forecasted to witness a further decline, potentially settling at approximately 20 per cent on a year-on-year (YoY) basis for March.
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Pakistanis catch a break as weekly inflation hits 18-week low
Short-term inflation in Pakistan dipped to 29.06 per cent year-on-year by the week ending March 21, stepping down from its prolonged stint above 30 per cent for the past 18 weeks, as per recent official data.
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Inflation edges higher as weekly SPI indicates increase in prices
According to the Weekly Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the Combined Group’s SPI increased by 0.04 per cent during the week ending February 22, 2024.
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Yearly basis: Weekly inflation stays above 34%
In the week concluding on February 15, 2024, the Weekly Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the Combined Group exhibited a slight decrease of 0.78 per cent week-over-week (WoW).