Islamabad: (Right Now News) Inflation in Pakistan reached a 23-month high in May. According to the Bureau of Statistics, the inflation rate was the highest since June 2024, with a 0.52% increase compared to April.

The report states that the annual inflation rate in May 2026 reached 11.66%, compared to 3.5% in May 2025. The Bureau of Statistics reported that the average inflation from July 2025 to May 2026 was 6.69%.

Officials noted that the annual inflation rate in April 2026 was recorded at 10.89%. In rural areas, the monthly inflation rate increased by 0.30%, while in urban areas, it rose by 0.68%.

The effects of inflation are evident in both rural and urban areas, with the annual rate at 11.48% in rural areas and 11.79% in urban areas.

It is important to note that this rise in inflation is putting pressure on the economy, affecting the purchasing power of the public.