03.08.202607:34:06UTC+00Pakistan Wholesale Inflation at 4-Month Low

Wholesale price inflation in Pakistan slowed to 9.43% year-on-year in July 2026, down from 10.69% in June, registering its lowest level since March. Prices fell in the category of ores, minerals, electricity, gas, and water (-0.39% vs 5.69% in June), while price growth eased for other transportable goods (20.44% vs 27.96%).

In contrast, inflation quickened in agriculture, forestry, and fishery (7.61% vs 1.80%), as well as in food, beverages, tobacco, textiles, and leather products (7.40% vs 7.14%), largely driven by higher prices for food products, beverages, and tobacco (9.40% vs 9.0%). Price growth also strengthened for metal products, machinery, and equipment (6.19% vs 5.67%).

On a monthly basis, wholesale prices were flat in July, following a 1.21% decline in the previous month.