The overall rate of inflation reached a level of 41.07 percent, with the middle class being the worst hit.
Islamabad: The weekly rate of inflation in the country recorded a slight decrease of 0.30 percent, while the prices of 32 essential items increased in a week.
The Bureau of Statistics released the weekly inflation report, according to which the overall weekly inflation rate reached a level of 41.07 percent, with the middle class being the most affected.
Inflation rate was recorded at 42.42 percent for the group with monthly income of more than 44 thousand.
In a week, a 20 kg bag of flour became more expensive by 16 rupees and 47 paise. The average price of a 20 kg bag in the country has become Rs 1705 51 paise.
In the recent week, the price of sugar increased by Rs 1 3 paise, fresh milk by Rs 1 49 paise, moong dal by Rs 2 8 paise, mutton by Rs 2 14 paise.
According to the statistics agency, the prices of ghee, dal mash, dal masoor, rice and salt also increased, while the prices of 9 essential items decreased in the recent week.
In a week, the price of onion decreased by Rs 21 96 paise per kg, eggs by Rs 16 per dozen, garlic by Rs 18 48 paise per kg, while the prices of 10 essential items remained stable.
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