Lahore (HRNW) — In 2025, Pakistan’s overall inflation rate remained relatively low, but rising food prices toward the end of the year pushed inflation close to 6 percent, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
Key highlights from the year include:
- Sugar reached a maximum price of Rs. 229 per kg.
- The price of a 20-kg flour bag rose 56.22%, from Rs. 1,794.93 last year to Rs. 2,199.25.
- Live broiler chicken increased by 3.8%, from Rs. 409.22 to Rs. 424.89 per kg.
- Beef rose from Rs. 1,026.85 to Rs. 1,160.46 per kg, while mutton went up 7.4%, from Rs. 1,962.52 to Rs. 2,109.44.
- Jaggery increased 12.5%, from Rs. 208.16 to Rs. 234.21.
- Bananas rose 11.2%, from Rs. 119.5 to Rs. 132.43 per kg.
- Chili powder increased 10.3%, from Rs. 320 to Rs. 352.99 per kg, and eggs went up 9.7%, from Rs. 337.22 to Rs. 369.96.
- Basmati rice increased 5.5%, from Rs. 203.34 to Rs. 214.45 per kg.
- Milk rose 3.8% to Rs. 203.51 per liter, yogurt increased 3.5% to Rs. 239.21, and 2.5 kg ghee went up 4.7%, from Rs. 1,465.14 to Rs. 1,533.55.
- Gas charges surged 29.85%, while firewood rose 11.02%.
On the other hand, some essentials saw significant price drops:
- Tomatoes fell 75%, from Rs. 255 to Rs. 64.2 per kg.
- Potatoes dropped 50%, from Rs. 113.8 to Rs. 56.78 per kg.
- Garlic became 38% cheaper, from Rs. 688.64 to Rs. 425.81 per kg.
- Pulses like moong dal fell 1%, masoor dal 6.6%, chana dal 30%, and moash dal 13%.
- Onions fell 29%, from Rs. 129.13 to Rs. 91.39 per kg.
- A 190-gram tea packet became 18% cheaper, and an 18% price drop was recorded for 14-watt energy savers.
- The price of matchboxes remained stable at Rs. 6.24.
These figures highlight the mixed trend of inflation, with some food and energy items becoming significantly more affordable, while staples like flour, meat, and sugar saw sharp increases.
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