Inflation in Pakistan rises slightly in month of September

Inflation in Pakistan rises slightly in month of September

ISLAMABAD – Inflation in Pakistan rises slightly in month of September, the Bureau of Statistics has revealed.

It revealed that the inflation has increased by 0.77% in September as compared to last month.

As per details, Inflation in September 2019 increased by 11.37 % as compared to September 2018. While it increased by 10.08 % July to September 2019 if compared with same period last year.

The gas prices increased by 114 % in one year during this time period.

The bureau said onion price increased by 108% and chicken price increased by 80% while sugar price jumped by 37%.

It further said potato prices soared by 36%, vegetables by 28%, petroleum products by 22% and lentils by 27% in one year.