Pakistan Wholesale Inflation at 4-Month Low

2026-08-03 07:34 By Jereli Escobar 1 min. read

Wholesale price inflation in Pakistan eased to 9.43% year-on-year in July 2026 from 10.69% in the previous month, marking the lowest reading since March.

Costs declined for ores, minerals, electricity, gas, and water (-0.39% vs 5.69% in June), while price growth moderated for other transportable goods (20.44% vs 27.96%).

Meanwhile, inflation accelerated for agriculture, forestry, and fishery (7.61% vs 1.80%), food, beverages, tobacco, textiles, and leather products (7.40% vs 7.14%), driven mainly by food products, beverages, and tobacco (9.40% vs 9.0%).

Price growth also picked up for metal products, machinery, and equipment (6.19% vs 5.67%).

On a monthly basis, wholesale prices were unchanged in July after falling 1.21% in the previous month.



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Pakistan Wholesale Inflation at 4-Month Low
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