Pakistan Inflation October 2025: 24 Essentials See Price Hikes Amid 0.49% Weekly Rise

Pakistan’s inflation climbed 0.49% weekly for the week ending October 16, 2025, with annual rate at 4.57%. Prices of 24 essentials like tomatoes, onions, eggs rose, driven by supply disruptions. SPI reached 334.39, affecting households amid economic pressures.

Weekly Price Movements

Tomatoes up 121.38% YoY, onions, eggs, ghee, beef increased. Chicken down 7.96%. Of 51 items, 24 rose, 8 fell, 19 stable. Fertilizer prices dipped 0.28% WoW (Daily Pakistan).

Economic Context

Third consecutive weekly rise signals persistent pressures. Higher groups saw 0.29-0.92% hikes. Analysts blame seasonal shortages, supply chains (Daily Times).

Impact on Consumers

Fuel, food hikes strain budgets. Twitter: “Tomatoes up 46%—inflation killing us!” (Source).

Conclusion

Inflation’s rise demands policy tweaks for stability. Monitor essentials for relief.