Islamabad: (Right Now News) The Bureau of Statistics reported that the inflation rate reached 11.7% in May 2026. In April 2026, the rate was 10.9%, while in May 2025, it was 3.5%.

According to the data, the inflation rate in urban areas was recorded at 11.7%, while in rural areas it was 11.5%. Non-food, non-energy general inflation remained at 9.8%.

The Bureau of Statistics stated that transport fares increased by 37%, and housing, electricity, and gas saw a 17% rise. Food items increased by 8% on an annual basis.

Restaurant and hotel rents rose by 5.69%, and clothing and footwear prices increased by 8.77%. Wheat flour prices rose by 11.21%, and wheat prices increased by 7.78%.

It is noteworthy that last month, milk, cooking oil, ghee, shoes, and postal services also became more expensive. Motor fuel increased by 7.62% in a month, while labor wages rose by 3.64%.