Pakistan’s inflation, tracked through the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to 5.6% in September 2025 compared to 3.0% in August, showing that the cost of everyday goods and services is climbing more quickly than last month.
Even with this jump, overall inflation remains far lower than a year ago. From July to September 2025, average inflation stood at 4.22%, less than half the 9.19% recorded in the same period of 2024.
In August, prices had actually dropped by 0.65% from July, with urban areas seeing a slightly bigger decline than rural ones.
Food items like tomatoes, onions, and eggs became costlier, while fruits, vegetables, potatoes, and sugar turned cheaper. Among non-food items, newspapers and hospital services went up in price, while electricity and fuel costs fell.
In rural markets, onions, tomatoes, and eggs also increased in price, but fresh produce and sugar became more affordable. Non-food expenses like dental services and medical tests edged higher, whereas electricity and fuel costs decreased.
Every year, prices in August 2025 were 2.99% higher than in August 2024, with urban inflation at 3.38% and rural inflation at 2.43%.
Although September brought a sharp rise, the overall inflation trend this year shows improvement compared to 2024, with price increases happening at a slower pace despite continued pressure on some essentials.