Pakistan inflation expected to ease to around 10 percent in September
Analysts project Pakistan's consumer price inflation will drop to approximately 10 percent in September despite rising energy costs.
August figures show sharp rise
Official data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics shows headline inflation reached 11.1 percent year-on-year in August 2026. This figure was up from 9.2 percent recorded in July of the same year.
Energy costs drive September outlook
Brokerage houses estimate fuel prices rose by 6.5 percent while electricity charges increased significantly during the month. These energy pressures are expected to keep overall price levels elevated even as food inflation eases.
Oil prices remain a risk
The financial sector expects oil prices to stay between 90 and 100 dollars per barrel for the rest of September. Pakistan imports most of its oil requirements, making the economy highly sensitive to these international price fluctuations.
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- Business Recorder
- Dawn
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