Weekly SPI increased by 0.49%

According to data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, the Sensitive Price Indicator rose 0.49 per cent in the week to September 17, 2026, as reported by Mettis Global. Diesel led the increase with a 7.29 per cent jump, while petrol climbed 6.40 per cent and LPG rose 3.26 per cent. Garlic, eggs and gram pulses also became dearer over the period.

Partly offsetting these gains, bananas dropped 6.17 per cent, tomatoes fell 5.66 per cent and onions eased 4.57 per cent. Of the 51 items reviewed, 19 became dearer, 9 got cheaper and 23 held steady. On a year-on-year basis, the index was 10.64 per cent higher, with onion prices up 117.77 per cent.

A bag of Sona Urea averaged Rs4,699 per 50kg bag, 0.04 per cent lower than the previous week but 6.94 per cent above a year earlier. The average cement price reached Rs1,550 per 50kg bag, 10.29 per cent higher than a year ago. The SPI tracks 51 essential commodities across 50 markets in 17 cities, serving as a gauge of short-term inflation.