Weekly Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) Report
Week Ended: December 04, 2025
This report, compiled by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), tracks weekly price movements of 51 essential commodities across 17 urban centers to gauge short-term inflation trends.
1. Headline SPI Figures
- Current Week (Combined) SPI: 335.84 (Base: 2015-16 = 100)
- Week-over-Week (WoW) Change: -0.64% (Decrease)
- Year-over-Year (YoY) Change: +4.00% (Increase)
2. Inflation Impact by Income Group (Quintiles)
The weekly decrease in SPI provided greater relief to lower-income groups.
| Expenditure Group (Monthly Income) | SPI (04 Dec 2025) | WoW Change (%) | YoY Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 (Lowest): Up to Rs. 17,732 | 327.70 | -0.96% | +3.31% |
| Q2: Rs. 17,733 – Rs. 22,888 | 327.17 | -0.88% | +4.26% |
| Q3: Rs. 22,889 – Rs. 29,517 | 348.77 | -0.73% | +4.24% |
| Q4: Rs. 29,518 – Rs. 44,175 | 335.44 | -0.69% | +4.07% |
| Q5 (Highest): Above Rs. 44,175 | 334.03 | -0.53% | +3.53% |
| Combined (National Average) | 335.84 | -0.64% | +4.00% |
3. Major Price Movements (Week-over-Week)
Prices Decreased for:
- Tomatoes: -30.11%
- Onions: -12.41%
- Potatoes: -6.92%
- Chicken: -4.46%
- Sugar: -3.31%
- Diesel: -1.67%
Prices Increased for:
- LPG (11.67 kg Cylinder): +3.50%
- Garlic: +1.86%
- Cooking Oil (5 Litre): +1.54%
- Eggs: +0.81%
- Bread: +0.57%
Summary: Out of 51 items, prices decreased for 15 items (29.41%), increased for 13 items (25.49%), and remained unchanged for 23 items (45.10%).
4. Year-over-Year Price Trends
Compared to the same week last year (05 Dec 2024), significant changes are:
Notable Increases:
- Sugar: +37.49%
- Gas Charges (Q1): +29.85%
- Wheat Flour: +17.50%
- Beef: +13.47%
- Firewood: +12.59%
Notable Decreases:
- Potatoes: -40.47%
- Garlic: -38.51%
- Tomatoes: -31.51%
- Onions: -29.87%
- Pulse Gram: -29.54%
5. Monthly SPI Trend for 2025-26 (Lowest Quintile Q1)
The following chart shows the monthly SPI index for the lowest income group, highlighting recent inflationary trends.
| Month (2025-26) | SPI (Q1) | Monthly Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| July 2025 | 308.58 | +3.11% |
| August 2025 | 318.57 | +3.24% |
| September 2025 | 325.00 | +2.02% |
| October 2025 | 327.93 | +0.90% |
| November 2025 | 329.36 | +0.44% |
| December 2025 (to date) | 327.70 | -0.96%* |
*Note: The December 2025 figure is for the week ending 04 Dec; the monthly average will be calculated at month-end.*
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) – Executive Summary of Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended 04.12.2025.
Next Release: Data for the week ending December 11, 2025, is expected on Thursday, December 12, 2025.
