Inflation in the country reached an all-time high, with the weekly inflation rate increasing by a further 3.35 percent while the overall inflation rate in Pakistan reached 42.31 percent.
The cost of electricity increased by 68 paise per unit during the week, from Rs 9.08 to Rs 9.70 per unit.
The Bureau of Statistics has released its weekly inflation report, which states that the prices of 25 essential commodities increased in a week. Tomato became expensive by Rs 18 55 paise per kg, live chicken became expensive by Rs 19 12 paise per kg.
The price of eggs increased by Rs 3 34 paise per dozen, while dal mash rose by Rs 1, dal mung rose by Rs 3 per kg, the price of a 20 kg bag of flour increased by 36 paise. Prices of mutton, onion, milk also increased in recent weeks.
According to the statistics agency, domestic LPG cylinder became cheaper by 3.46%, ghee by 1.16%, dal masoor by more than Rs.1 per kg in recent weeks. The price of sugar also decreased in recent weeks.
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