It was another difficult week for consumers as the latest report from the Bureau of Statistics confirmed that weekly inflation in the country rose by 0.22 per cent, pushing the overall annual inflation rate to 5.03 per cent.
Weekly Price Change Summary (PBS Data)
| Commodity | Price Change (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Onions | +5.62% | Expensive |
| Energy Saver | +2.51% | Expensive |
| Eggs | +2.38% | Expensive |
| Sugar | +2.04% | Expensive |
| Tomatoes (Avg. Increase) | +92 Paisas/kg | Expensive |
| Chicken | -2.51% | Cheaper |
| Rice | -1.19% | Cheaper |
| Pulses, Flour, LPG | Decrease | Cheaper |
| Weekly Inflation Rise | 0.22% | Overall Increase |
| Annual Inflation Rate | 5.03% | Overall Rate |
