--- title: "Weekly inflation rises 0.57 percent based on SPI" description: "Most outlets reported the 0.57 percent rise in weekly SPI-based inflation, noting increases in wheat flour and chicken prices. Business Recorder provided more specific details on the percentage increases for these items, while The Nation gave a more general account of the inflation rise." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/13106-flour-prices-jump-by-rs20-per-kg-in-karachi site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Weekly inflation rises 0.57 percent based on SPI business · updated 10 Oct 2026, 6:04 AM PKT · 8–10 Oct 2026 · 20 articles from 14 outlets over 3 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 10 Oct 2026 — Weekly inflation rises 0.57 percent based on SPI (2 outlets) > Most outlets reported the 0.57 percent rise in weekly SPI-based inflation, noting increases in wheat flour and chicken prices. Business Recorder provided more specific details on the percentage increases for these items, while The Nation gave a more general account of the inflation rise. - **The Nation** — [Weekly inflation rises 0.57pc: PBS](https://www.nation.com.pk/10-Oct-2026/weekly-inflation-rises-0-57pc-pbs) · 10 Oct 2026, 6:04 AM PKT > ISLAMABAD - The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI)-based weekly inflation increased by 0. - **Business Recorder** — [Weekly SPI inflation rises 0.57pc](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40443538/weekly-spi-inflation-rises-057pc) · 10 Oct 2026, 4:58 AM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI)-based inflation for the week ended on October 8 recorded an increase of 0.57 percent, owing to a hike in the prices of wheat flour, up by 5.69 percent, chicken by 4.93 percent, pulse gram by 3.99 percent, petrol and tomatoes by 2.40 percent each. The SPI data released here on Friday by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) showed that the prices of o... ### 9 Oct 2026 — Flour prices and inflation rise in Pakistan (11 outlets) > Most outlets led with the sharp increase in flour prices, particularly highlighting the Rs400 jump in the price of a 20kg bag over the past week. Several also noted the broader context of rising weekly inflation, citing the 0.57% increase reported by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. A few, like Dawn and BOL News, mentioned the impact on household budgets and the number of essential items that saw price hikes. While most coverage framed the price surge as a recent and significant development, some outlets, such as Pakistan Observer and 24 News HD, provided more concise summaries without emphasizing the broader economic implications. - Inflation: 11.97% for 9 Oct 2026 — 2 of 11 outlets published this figure — both agreed Figures as reported by Pakistani outlets. HarZaviya is not a price source. - **24 News HD** — [20kg flour bag reaches Rs3,400 in Karachi, Islamabad and Peshawar](https://www.24newshd.tv/09-Oct-2026/20kg-flour-bag-reaches-rs3-400-karachi-islamabad-peshawar) · 9 Oct 2026, 11:23 PM PKT > Flour prices have surged across several cities of the country, with the price of a 20-kilogram bag rising by as much as Rs400 in just one week, 24NewsHD TV reported on Friday. - **Abb Takk News** — [Flour prices jump by up to Rs400 in a week across Pakistan](https://abbtakk.tv/flour-prices-jump-by-up-to-rs400-in-a-week-across-pakistan/) · 9 Oct 2026, 8:52 PM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing > KARACHI: Flour prices have surged across several cities in Pakistan, with the cost of a 20-kilogram bag rising by as much as Rs400 in just one week, according to a report. The report stated that a 20kg flour bag is now selling for Rs3,400 in Karachi, Peshawar and Islamabad. Rawalpindi... - **Daily Times** — [Pakistan records 11.97% annual inflation, PBS reports](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1564831/pakistan-records-11-97-annual-inflation-pbs-reports/) · 9 Oct 2026, 7:19 PM PKT · 53% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan’s annual inflation rate reached 11.97% after prices increased during the latest reporting week. The weekly inflation rate rose by 0.57%, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The report showed further increases in several essential food items, adding pressure on household budgets. The PBS report found that prices of 20 essential commodities increased […] - **ARY News (English)** — [Flour price witnesses sharp surge over a week in Pakistan](https://arynews.tv/flour-price-witnesses-sharp-surge-over-a-week-in-pakistan) · 9 Oct 2026, 6:49 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > In Rawalpindi, the price rose by Rs.347 to Rs.3,333, while in Sialkot it increased by Rs.333 to Rs.3,133.... - **ProPakistani** — [Flour Gets More Expensive Across Pakistan](https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/09/flour-gets-more-expensive-across-pakistan/) · 9 Oct 2026, 6:33 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > Flour prices have increased by as much as Rs. 400 per 20 kilogram bag in a week, with prices reaching… Read More - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Weekly inflation rises 0.57pc, 20kg flour bag jumps by Rs400](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/09-Oct-2026/weekly-inflation-rises-0-57pc-20kg-flour-bag-jumps-by-rs400) · 9 Oct 2026, 6:07 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – Weekly inflation in Pakistan has increased further, with the price of a 20-kilogram bag of wheat flour rising by as much as Rs400 in a single week. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), inflation increased by 0.57% on a weekly basis, while the annual inflation rate climbed to 11.97%. The data […] - **BOL News** — [Flour prices surge in major Pakistani cities](https://bolnews.com/business/flour-prices-surge-in-major-pakistani-cities) · 9 Oct 2026, 6:01 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > Flour prices are skyrocketing in Pakistan's major cities. Latest data reveals 20 essential items saw price hikes this week, impacting household budgets nationwide. - **Minute Mirror** — [Pakistan’s short-term inflation hits 11.97%](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pakistans-short-term-inflation-hits-11-97-641987/) · 9 Oct 2026, 5:00 PM PKT · 49% identical wording to the newest filing > Short-term inflation in Pakistan rose to 11.97% year-on-year in the week ending October 8, mainly due to - **Dawn** — [Short-term inflation rises to 11.97pc, PBS data shows](https://www.dawn.com/news/2035917/short-term-inflation-rises-to-1197pc-pbs-data-shows) · 9 Oct 2026, 4:43 PM PKT · 57% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Short-term inflation rose to 11.97 per cent year-on-year in the week ending Oct 8, driven largely by higher food prices, particularly wheat flour, according to official data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Friday. The Sensitive Price Index (SPI), which tracks short-term inflation, rose 0.57pc week-on-week, reflecting price fluctuations in both food and non-food... - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Weekly inflation rises 0.57pc](https://www.app.com.pk/national/weekly-inflation-rises-0-57pc/) · 9 Oct 2026, 3:02 PM PKT · 49% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD, Oct 9 (APP):The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI)-based weekly inflation increased by 0.57 percent during the week ended on October 08, 2026, for the combined consumption group, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported here on Friday. According to PBS data, the SPI for the week under review rose to 372.58 points from 370.46 points... - **Pakistan Observer** — [Flour price hike](https://pakobserver.net/flour-price-hike/) · 9 Oct 2026, 7:31 AM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > THE price of flour has increased by Rs14 per kilogram in Karachi over the past three days, adding to… ### 8 Oct 2026 — Flour and wheat prices rise in major Pakistani cities (3 outlets) > Most outlets reported increases in flour prices in Karachi and Lahore, with the price hikes ranging from Rs14 to Rs20 per kg depending on the variety. Some also noted the rising cost of wheat, particularly in Punjab, as a contributing factor. While the focus on price changes was consistent, the specific figures and regional emphasis varied slightly across the excerpts. - **ARY News (English)** — [Flour price rises in Punjab as wheat cost surges sharply in Punjab](https://arynews.tv/flour-price-rises-in-punjab-as-wheat-cost-surges-sharply-in-punjab) · 8 Oct 2026, 9:37 PM PKT > The increase has pushed up the price of flour, with mills raising rates by as much as Rs.20 per kilogram... - **Profit** — [Wheat and flour prices surge in Lahore and Karachi amid supply shortages](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/08/wheat-and-flour-prices-surge-in-lahore-and-karachi-amid-supply-shortages) · 8 Oct 2026, 12:27 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > Wheat reaches Rs5,200 per 40kg in Lahore as 15kg flour bag rises to Rs2,300; Karachi millers raise flour prices by Rs14 per kg, with chakki flour selling at Rs210 per kg - **Dawn** — [Flour prices raised by Rs14 per kg](https://www.dawn.com/news/2035524/flour-prices-raised-by-rs14-per-kg) · 8 Oct 2026, 7:01 AM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > KARACHI: Over the past three days, millers have raised the prices of various flour varieties by an average of Rs14 per kg. 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