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Pakistan Inflation Rate Edges Up to 9%
The annual inflation rate rose to 9 percent in September of 2020 from 8.2 percent in the previous month. Main upward pressure came from prices of food & non-alcoholic beverages (14.7 percent vs 12.9 percent in August); health (8.3 percent vs 7.7 percent); furnishings (7.9 percent vs 7.5 percent); restaurants & hotels (8.3 percent vs 8 percent) and recreation & culture (3.9 percent vs 3.5 percent). In addition, transport cost fell much less (-1.5 percent vs -3,4 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices inched up 1.5 percent after increasing 0.6 percent in the previous month.
Published on 2020-10-02

Pakistan August Inflation Rate at Over 1-Year Low of 8.2%
The annual inflation rate in Pakistan decreased to 8.2 percent in August of 2020 from 9.3 in the previous month. It as the lowest rate since June of 2019, as prices moderated for food & non-alcoholic beverages (12.9 percent vs 17.8 percent in July); clothing & footwear (9.2 percent vs 10.3 percent); furnishings (7.5 percent vs 7.8 percent) and recreation & culture (3.5 percent vs 3.8 percent). Meantime, transport costs continued to decrease (-3.4 percent vs -4.5 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices were up 0.6 percent, slowing from a 2.5 percent rise in the previous month.
Published on 2020-09-01

Pakistan July Inflation Rate at 4-Month High of 9.3%
The annual inflation rate in Pakistan increased to 9.3 percent in July of 2020 from 8.6 percent in the previous month. That was the highest inflation rate since March, boosted by prices of food & non-alcoholic beverages (17.8 percent vs 14.6 percent in June). In addition, transport costs decreased at a slower pace (-4.5 percent vs -10.2 percent). Meanwhile, inflation slowed mostly for housing & utilities (4.2 percent vs 5.4 percent) and alcoholic beverages & tobacco (5 percent vs 14.2 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices inched up 2.5 percent, after increasing 0.8 percent in the prior month.
Published on 2020-08-03

Pakistan June Inflation Rate Quickens to 8.6%
The annual inflation rate in Pakistan rose to 8.6 percent in June of 2020 from 8.2 percent in the previous month. It was the highest inflation rate since March, mainly pushed up by prices of food & non-alcoholic beverages (14.6 percent vs 12.2 percent in May). On the other hand, inflation slowed for housing & utilities (5.4 percent vs 6.4 percent) and alcoholic beverages & tobacco (14.2 percent vs 19.5 percent). Also, transport costs fell further (-10.2 percent vs -7.5 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices inched up 0.8 percent, after increasing 0.3 percent in the previous month.
Published on 2020-07-01

Pakistan May Inflation Rate at Near 1-Year Low of 8.2%
The annual inflation rate in Pakistan eased further to 8.2 percent in May of 2020 from 8.5 percent in the previous month. It was the lowest inflation rate since June of last year, as prices plunged for transport (-7.5 percent vs 3.4 percent in April). In contrast, costs advanced faster for food & non-alcoholic beverages (12.2 percent vs 11.7 percent) and housing & utilities (6.4 percent vs 5.1 percent). Meantime, inflation remained barely unchanged for alcoholic beverages & tobacco ( at 19.5 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up 0.3 percent, after increasing 0.1 percent in the previous month.
Published on 2020-06-01

Pakistan Inflation Rate at 10-Month Low of 9.5%
The annual inflation rate in Pakistan eased to 9.5 percent in April of 2020 from 10.7 percent in the previous month, reaching its lowest level since June of last year. Prices slowed primarily for food & non-alcoholic beverages (11.5 percent vs 13.1 percent in March); housing & utilities (7.3 percent vs 8 percent); transport (6.6 percent vs 11.5 percent), and furnishings (9.4 percent vs 10.3 percent). Still, prices continued to rise mostly for alcoholic beverages (23.8 percent vs 23.1 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices edged up 0.1 percent, after increasing 0.3 percent in the previous month.
Published on 2020-05-01

Pakistan Inflation Rate at 8-Month Low of 10.7%
The annual inflation rate in Pakistan eased to 10.7 percent in March of 2020 from 12 percent in the previous month, reaching its lowest level since July of last year. Prices slowed primarily for food & non-alcoholic beverages (13.1 percent vs 16.2 percent in February); transport (11.5 percent vs 15 percent) and furnishings (10.3 percent vs 10.6 percent). Meantime, inflation remained barely unchanged for housing & utilities (at 8 percent). Still, prices continued to rise mostly for alcoholic beverages (23.1 percent vs 22.6 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up 0.3 percent, after decreasing 0.3 percent in the previous month.
Published on 2020-04-01

Pakistan Inflation Rate Eases from Over 8-Year High
The inflation rate in Pakistan eased to 12 percent year-on-year in February of 2020 from 13.1 percent in the previous month, which was the highest level since June of 2011, as food & non-alcoholic beverages cost slowed (16.2 percent vs 19.3 percent in January). On the other hand, housing & utilities inflation was steady (at 8.0 percent) while prices advanced faster for clothing & footwear (10.9 percent vs 10.5 percent) and transport (15 percent vs 14.3 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices declined 0.3 percent, after a 1.6 percent rise in the previous month.
Published on 2020-03-02

Pakistan Inflation Rate at Over 8-1/2-Year High of 13.1%
Pakistan's annual inflation rate rose to 13.07 percent in January 2020 from 12.42 percent in the previous month. This was the highest inflation rate since June 2011, mainly boosted by prices of food & non-alcoholic beverages (19.3 percent vs 16.9 percent in December). Additional upward pressure came from transport (14.3 percent vs 12 percent); clothing & footwear (10.5 percent vs 10.2 percent); miscellaneous goods & services (12.3 percent vs 11.6 percent) and restaurants & hotels (10.8 percent vs 9.5 percent). On the other hand, cost slowed for housing & utilities (8 percent vs 9.7 percent); furnishings (11.4 percent vs 11.7 percent); recreation & culture (7.1 percent vs 7.4 percent) and alcoholic beverages & tobacco (22.3 percent vs 23.4 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices inched up 1.6 percent, the most since July last year, after dropping 0.3 percent in the previous month.
Published on 2020-02-03

Pakistan Inflation Rate Accelerates in December
Pakistan’s annual inflation rate increased to 12.42 percent in December of 2019 from 12.28 percent in the previous month. This was the highest inflation rate since September, as prices advanced faster for food & non-alcoholic beverages (16.88 percent vs 16.53 percent in November); housing & utilities (9.72 percent vs 9.68 percent); clothing & footwear (10.22 percent vs 10.11 percent); transport (12.02 percent vs 10.73 percent); and communication (1.73 percent vs 1.68 percent).Meanwhile, prices rose softer for: education (5.62 percent vs 5.83 percent), miscellaneous goods & services (11.59 percent vs 13.22 percent); and furniture & household equipment (11.71 percent vs 11.92 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices went down 0.29 percent, following a 1.2 percent gain in the previous month.
Published on 2020-01-02

Pakistan Inflation Rate Rises to 12.3% in November
Pakistan’s annual inflation rate increased to 12.28 percent in November of 2019 from 11.08 percent in the previous month. Prices advanced faster for food & non-alcoholic beverages (16.53 percent vs 13.10 percent in October); clothing & footwear (10.11 percent vs 9.18 percent); education (5.83 percent vs 4.83 percent), and communication (1.68 percent vs 1.62 percent). Meanwhile, prices rose softer for: housing & utilities (9.68 percent vs 9.71 percent); transport (10.73 percent vs 11.88 percent); miscellaneous goods & services (13.22 percent vs 13.31 percent);and furniture & household equipment (11.92 percent vs 12.14 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up 1.20 percent, following a 1.0 percent gain in the previous month.
Published on 2019-12-05

Pakistan Inflation Rate at 3-Month Low of 11.1%
Pakistan’s annual inflation rate dropped to 11.08 percent in October of 2019 from 12.55 percent in the previous month. It was the lowest inflation rate since July, as prices advanced softer for food & non-alcoholic beverages (13.10 percent vs 13.35 percent in September); housing & utilities (9.71 percent vs 12.75 percent); transport (11.88 percent vs 14.28 percent); miscellaneous goods & services (13.31 percent vs 14.51 percent); education (4.83 percent vs 5.21 percent), and communication (1.62 percent vs 8.97 percent). Meanwhile, prices rose faster for both furniture & household equipment (12.14 percent vs 11.33 percent) and clothing & footwear (9.18 percent vs 8.68 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 1.0 percent, following a 0.75 percent gain in the previous month.
Published on 2019-11-06

Pakistan Inflation Rate Highest Since 2011
Pakistan’s annual inflation rate increased to 12.55 percent in September of 2019 from 11.63 percent in the previous month. It was the highest inflation rate since June of 2011, as prices advanced faster for food & non-alcoholic beverages (13.35 percent vs 10.68 percent in August); housing & utilities (12.75 percent vs 12.70 percent); clothing & footwear (8.68 percent vs 8.51 percent); furniture & household equipment (11.33 percent vs 10.66 percent) and miscellaneous goods & services (14.51 percent vs 14.42 percent). On the other hand, prices slowed for transport (14.28 percent vs 15.26 percent); education (5.21 percent vs 7.05 percent) and communication (8.97 percent vs 8.98 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 0.75 percent, following a 1.38 percent rise in the previous month.
Published on 2019-10-02

Pakistan Inflation Rate Rises to Over 7-Year High
Pakistan’s annual inflation rate increased to 11.63 percent in August of 2019 from 10.34 percent in the previous month. It was the highest inflation rate since May of 2012, as prices advanced faster for food & non-alcoholic beverages (10.68 pct vs 7.88 pct in July); transport (15.26 pct vs 14.67 pct); clothing & footwear (8.51 pct vs 7.40 pct); furniture & household equipment (10.66 pct vs 10.17 pct); education (7.05 pct vs 6.91 pct); miscellaneous goods & services (14.42 pct vs 11.57 pct); communication (8.98 pct vs 8.81 pct), and alcoholic beverages & tobacco (36.82 pct vs 35.75 pct). On the other hand, cost slowed for housing & utilities (12.70 pct vs 12.74 pct); health (8.89 pct vs 8.97 pct). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 1.38 percent, after rising 2.29 percent in July. Pakistan has changed the base year for price statistics from 2007-08 to 2015-16. In the new base year (2015-16), annual inflation came in at 10.49 percent in August.
Published on 2019-09-05

Pakistan Inflation Rate Highest Since 2013
Pakistan’s annual inflation rate rose to 10.34 percent in July of 2019 from 8.89 percent in the previous month. It was the highest inflation rate since November of 2013, as prices of advanced faster for food & non-alcoholic beverages (7.88 percent vs 7.52 percent in June); housing & utilities (12.74 percent vs 9.99 percent); clothing & footwear (7.40 percent vs 6.21 percent); furniture & household equipment (10.17 percent vs 9.26 percent); education (6.91 percent vs 5.45 percent); miscellaneous goods & services (11.57 percent vs 9.62 percent) and health (8.97 percent vs 8.60 percent). On the other hand, cost slowed for transport (14.67 percent vs 14.96 percent); communication (8.81 percent vs 8.82 percent) and alcoholic beverages & tobacco (35.75 percent vs 22.09 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 2.29 percent, after rising 0.36 percent in June.
Published on 2019-08-01

Pakistan Inflation Rate Slows to 8.89% in June
The inflation rate in Pakistan declined to 8.89 percent year-on-year in June 2019 from 9.11 percent in the previous month, as prices rose at softer pace for: food & non-alcoholic beverages (7.52 percent vs 8.58 percent in May); transport (14.96 percent vs 16.67 percent); and clothing & footwear (6.21 percent vs 6.49 percent). Meanwhile, inflation accelerated for both housing & utilities (9.99 percent vs 9.96 percent) and furnishing & household equipment (9.26 percent vs 8.75 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices advanced 0.36 percent in June, after a 0.78 percent rise in the prior month.
Published on 2019-07-03

Pakistan Inflation Rate Eases from Over 5-Year High
The inflation rate in Pakistan eased to 8.82 percent year-on-year in April 2019 from 9.41 percent in the previous month, which was the highest level since November 2013. Prices rose at a softer pace for housing & utilities (10.06 percent vs 11.55 percent in March), clothing & footwear (5.27 percent vs 7.21 percent), furnishing & household equipment (8.32 percent vs 9.51 percent) and education (5.57 percent vs 6.12 percent). Meanwhile, inflation accelerated for food & non-alcoholic beverages (8.51 percent vs 8.22 percent) and transport (14.50 percent vs 13.01 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices advanced 1.26 percent in April, due to rising petrol and diesel prices as well as an increase in the cost of food items such as carrots, oranges, cabbage and chicken.
Published on 2019-05-02

Pakistan Inflation Rate Highest Since 2013
Pakistan’s annual inflation rate rose to 9.41% in February of 2019 from 8.21% in the previous month. It was the highest inflation rate since November of 2013, as prices of advanced faster for food & non-alcoholic beverages (8.22% from 4.52% in January); furniture & household equipment (9.51% from 9.24%); other goods & services (10.18% from 9.87%); recreation & culture (9.66% from 8.64%), clothing & footwear (7.21% from 6.85%), health (8.08% from 7.76%) and restaurants & hotels (6.47% from 5.70%). On the other hand, cost slowed for education (6.12% from 10.21%), alcoholic beverages & tobacco (12.29% from 13.21%) and transport (13.01% from 13.32%); and remained the same for housing & utilities (11.55%) and communication (7.71% from 7.77%) On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 1.4%, after a 0.6% rise in February.
Published on 2019-04-01

Pakistan Inflation Rate Highest in Over 4 Years
Pakistan’s annual inflation rate rose to 8.21% in February of 2019 from 7.19% in the previous month. It was the highest inflation rate since June of 2014, as prices advanced faster for food & non-alcoholic beverages (4.52% from 1.58% in January); furniture & household equipment (9.24% from 8.18%); education (10.21% from 10.04%); other goods & services (9.87% from 8.96%); and recreation & culture (8.64% from 8.47%). On the other hand, cost slowed for housing & utilities (11.55% from 11.59%); transport (13.32% from 14.96%); clothing & footwear (6.85% from 7.17%); communication (7.77% from 7.79%); health (7.76% from 8.40%); alcoholic beverages & tobacco (13.21% from 14.24%); and restaurants & hotels (5.70% from 5.59%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 0.64%, after a 1% rise in January.
Published on 2019-03-04

Pakistan Inflation Rate at Over 4-Year High of 7.19%
Pakistan’s annual inflation rate rose to 7.19% in January of 2019 from 6.17% in the previous month. It was the highest inflation rate since September of 2014, as prices advanced faster for food & non-alcoholic beverages (1.58% from 0.05% in December) and housing & utilities (11.59% from 9.08%). On the other hand, cost slowed for clothing & footwear (7.17% from 7.73%); transport (14.96% from 18.21%); furniture & household equipment (8.18% from 8.35%); education (10.04% from 10.37%); communication (7.79% from 7.83%); health (8.40% from 8.48%); recreation & culture (8.47% from 8.52%); restaurant & hotels (5.59% from 5.63%); alcoholic beverages & tobacco (14.24% from 14.26%) and other goods & services (8.96% from 8.97%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 1%, after a 0.41% drop in December.
Published on 2019-02-01