The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics reported a year-on-year inflation rate of 7% in February 2026, up from 5.8% in January, driven by a 10% rise in electricity charges and significant food price hikes, particularly tomatoes, which surged by 23%. Month-on-month, CPI rose by 0.3%. Analysts caution that inflation could reach double digits by mid-2026 due to seasonal demand during Ramadan and ongoing global commodity price volatility, especially influenced by the US-Israel-Iran conflict, which has pushed Brent crude prices above $82 per barrel.
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Pakistan February 2026 Inflation Rises To 7% Amid Price Hikes
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Pakistan's trade deficit widened 5% in February 2026, reaching $2.98 billion, amid rising oil prices and inflation pressures. Analysts warn that escalating geopolitical tensions could further strain the economy, with predictions of a potential double-digit inflation rate by mid-2026.
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