The Sensitive Price Index (SPI) in Pakistan experienced a marginal increase of 0.09% for the week ending February 4, 2026, as reported by Business Recorder. This slight rise was primarily attributed to the escalating prices of essential commodities. Notably, tomatoes saw a significant surge of 12.78%, followed by bananas at 8.16%, onions at 7.27%, and garlic at 5.45%. Fuel costs also contributed to the increase, with diesel prices rising by 4.35%. In the realm of food staples, pulse mash increased by 2.34%, pulse moong by 0.35%, mustard oil by 0.30%, and mutton by 0.24%. Conversely, some items saw a price reduction, including wheat flour (2.89%), eggs (2.86%), and pulse masoor (1.26%). The data, released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, highlights the fluctuating nature of commodity prices and their impact on the overall SPI.