Weekly inflation in Pakistan inched up by 0.12% for the combined consumption group during the week ending October 30, 2025, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) rose to 335.53 points from 335.14 points a week earlier, reflecting a 5.05% year-on-year increase. The SPI, based on the 2015–16 base year, tracks price movements of 51 essential commodities across 17 urban centres.
The PBS data showed that the lowest income group — with monthly spending up to Rs17,732 — saw a 0.28% rise in weekly inflation. Other consumption brackets recorded smaller increases, ranging from 0.08% to 0.16%.
During the week, prices of 14 items increased, 10 items declined, and 27 remained unchanged. The largest increases were observed in onions (59.54%), eggs (3.24%), chicken (2.40%), garlic (1.72%), firewood (0.93%), cooking oil (0.64%), and wheat flour (0.36%).
Meanwhile, major declines were recorded in tomatoes (47.02%), pulse gram (1.66%), pulse masoor (1.20%), pulse moong (0.65%), LPG (0.60%), and potatoes (0.23%).
On a yearly basis, notable price surges were seen in ladies’ sandals (55.62%), sugar (42.44%), tomatoes (31.56%), and gas charges (29.85%). In contrast, items such as garlic, potatoes, and pulses showed annual declines of up to 30%.
Economists said food-related volatility continues to drive weekly inflation trends, with prices of perishable goods fluctuating sharply amid seasonal supply changes.
