Weekly SPI decreases by 0.59%

February 13, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan's short-term inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), decreased by 0.59% for the weekly, according to the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).

The notable increase in weekly inflation was primarily driven by a sharp rise in the prices of Bananas (7.62%), Garlic (4.35%), Pulse Mash (2.69%), Chilies Powder (1.68%), Mutton (0.80%), Beef (0.37%), Mustard Oil (0.34%), Shirting (0.31%), Cigarettes (0.24%), Vegetable Ghee 1Kg (0.08%), Georgette (0.02%) and Lawn Printed (0.01%).

Conversely, the report highlighted decreased in several essential items including Eggs (17.61%), Tomatoes (12.02%), Chicken (6.34%), Onions (2.73%), Potatoes (2.49%), Salt Powder (1.69%), LPG (1.57%), Wheat Flour (1.31%) and Sugar (1.12%).

During the week, out of 51 items, prices of 15 (29.41%) items increased, 15 (29.41%) items decreased and 21 (41.18%) items remained stable

On an annual basis, the SPI showed a year-on-year (YoY) increase of 4.26% compared to the same week last year.

Major increase is observed in the prices of Tomatoes (73.36%), Wheat Flour (33.82%), Gas Charges for Q1 (29.85%), Chilies Powder (15.20%), Beef (12.70%), Eggs (11.76%), Bananas (11.67%), Firewood (11.40%), LPG (10.73%), Powdered Milk (9.89%), Shirting (8.82%) and Gur (8.81%).

While decrease is observed in the prices of Potatoes (44.68%), Garlic (30.78%), Pulse Gram (23.81%), Onions (22.04%), Chicken (20.13%), Tea Lipton (13.95%), Salt Powder (12.52%), Pulse Masoor (10.88%) and Petrol (1.33%).

The average price of Sona urea stood at Rs4,435 per 50 kg bag, 0.46% higher from last week’s price, and a 1.53% decrease from last year.

Meanwhile, the average Cement price rise very slightly to Rs1,421 per 50 kg bag, which is 0.63% higher than the previous week, and 4.53% above prices last year.

The SPI, which tracks price movements of 51 essential commodities from 50 markets across 17 cities, serves as a key barometer of short-term inflation trends in Pakistan.

The indicator is computed on a weekly basis to assess price movements of essential items at shorter intervals, enabling policymakers to review the country's price situation in near real-time.

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