Pakistan consumer price index (CPI) inflation fell to 2.41% year -on -year (year -on -year) in January 2025, marking its lowest level in 111 months, according to data published by the Pakistan Statistics Office (PBS) on Monday.
The inflation rate reflects an acute disinflar trend, below 4.1% in December 2024 and significantly lower than 28.3% in January 2024.
On the basis of one month by month, inflation saw a slight increase of 0.2% in January, compared to 0.1% in the previous month.
Financial analysts point out that the decrease in inflation rate is an important change from the maximum record last year, providing some relief to consumers.
However, key foods and non -food items continued to witness notable price increases, particularly in the rural sector.
Food and non -food prices trends
In urban areas, the highest price increases in Yoy were recorded for potatoes (45.14%), gram flour (44.72%) and gram of pulse (41.73%), while non -food inflation was driven by the tax of the tax Motor vehicles (168.79%), footwear (31.88%) and medical services.
In rural areas, foods such as potatoes (49.32%), gram flour (45.85%) and gram of pulse (45.24%) saw increases in steep prices, together with the motor vehicle tax (126.61%) and Education costs (23.41%).
About a month by month, chicken prices increased by 35.26% in urban areas and 33.02% in rural markets, while sugar, fresh fruits and kitchen oil also saw notable increases.
