Pakistan recorded a 1.08 percent month-on-month increase in inflation during October 2026. The annual inflation rate also climbed to 9.61 percent, according to official figures. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported that inflation was 9.61 percent higher than October 2025. Meanwhile, average inflation during the first four months of the current fiscal year reached 10.05 percent.

The latest figures show that inflation increased in both urban and rural areas. Urban inflation rose by 0.81 percent during October. In rural areas, the increase stood at 1.49 percent.

Food prices were among the major contributors to the monthly increase. The food category recorded a 2.26 percent rise compared with September. Chicken prices increased by 19.38 percent, while gram lentils became 9.17 percent more expensive. Wheat prices rose by 9.01 percent, while wheat flour recorded an increase of 7.54 percent. Fresh vegetable prices went up by 6.55 percent. Egg prices increased by 5.72 percent, while mash lentils became 5.54 percent costlier.

However, some food items became cheaper during the same period. Tomato prices dropped by 31.63 percent in October. Onion prices decreased by 4.23 percent, while potatoes became 4.04 percent cheaper. Sugar prices also recorded a decline of 2.17 percent.

The PBS report showed increases in several other sectors. Transport-related inflation rose by 1.79 percent during October. Meanwhile, housing, electricity, gas and fuel expenses increased by 0.25 percent. Liquefied hydrocarbons recorded an 8.39 percent price increase. Motor fuel prices rose by 3 percent, while cotton cloth became 1.22 percent more expensive. House rent increased by 0.94 percent, and medicine prices went up by 0.90 percent.

Some categories recorded price declines during the month. Prices of miscellaneous goods and services fell by 0.71 percent. Electricity tariffs also decreased by 3.31 percent. The latest inflation figures highlight continued price pressure on households. Food and transport costs remained important factors in the monthly increase. However, lower prices of some food items and electricity provided partial relief.

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The PBS data provides an overview of price changes across different sectors. These figures will remain important for assessing Pakistan’s inflation trend during the current fiscal year.