Short-term inflation surges to 43.25% with notable increase in gas rates

Official data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics reveals that short-term inflation for the week ending on December 28 has increased to 43.25%, primarily influenced by a significant rise in gas rates. This marks the seventh consecutive week with weekly inflation above 41%.

On an annual basis, notable increases were observed in the prices of gas (110.9%), cigarettes (93%), chilli powder…