Weekly Inflation in Pakistan Falls 0.46% as Petrol Drops 7.42%, Tomatoes Up 12% (SPI, 12 November 2026)
Pakistan's SPI fell 0.46% in the week to 12 November 2026 as petrol dropped 7.42%. Tomatoes rose 12% to Rs 217.18 a kilo. The yearly rate eased to 11.21%.
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Short answer: Pakistan's Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), the weekly price index from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), fell 0.46% in the week to Thursday 12 November 2026. Cheaper petrol and diesel did most of the work. Tomatoes rose 12.06% to Rs 217.18 a kilo and eggs 5.98% to Rs 272.89 a dozen. Prices were 11.21% higher than a year earlier, down from 12.31% the week before.
PBS released the figures on Friday 13 November. The SPI tracks 51 essential items in 50 markets across 17 cities. The index stood at 372.90, against 374.61 a week earlier and 335.31 in the same week of 2025.
Weekly inflation fell 0.46% because fuel got cheaper
The SPI fell 0.46% in the week to 12 November because petrol dropped 7.42% and diesel 6.10% in the survey. Those two items carry a large weight for better-off households. Food moved the other way: 19 items rose, 9 fell and 23 did not change.
Petrol averaged Rs 337.22 a litre in the survey, down from Rs 364.23 a week earlier. Diesel averaged Rs 366.33, down from Rs 390.13. Petrol alone took 0.65 percentage points off the combined index, according to the impact column in the PBS report. Without it, the week would have shown a small rise.
The fuel numbers in the SPI are survey averages across cities, so they differ slightly from the notified pump price. The current notified rate is on our petrol price page for 14 November 2026.
Tomatoes, eggs and potatoes led the weekly rises
Tomatoes, eggs and potatoes rose the most in the week to 12 November. Tomatoes are now up 78.94% on the year. Eggs rose for a second week but are still 23.29% cheaper than a year ago. Flour, chicken and firewood also rose.
| Item | Unit | 12 Nov 2026 | 5 Nov 2026 | Weekly change | Yearly change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | 1 kg | Rs 217.18 | Rs 193.81 | +12.06% | +78.94% |
| Eggs (farm) | 1 dozen | Rs 272.89 | Rs 257.48 | +5.98% | -23.29% |
| Potatoes | 1 kg | Rs 53.41 | Rs 52.15 | +2.42% | -36.41% |
| Garlic | 1 kg | Rs 415.51 | Rs 408.31 | +1.76% | +1.19% |
| Chicken (live broiler) | 1 kg | Rs 434.17 | Rs 428.53 | +1.32% | +10.98% |
| Firewood | 40 kg | Rs 1,559.24 | Rs 1,542.26 | +1.10% | +9.46% |
| Wheat flour bag | 20 kg | Rs 2,968.92 | Rs 2,941.34 | +0.94% | +36.14% |
| LPG cylinder | 11.67 kg | Rs 6,517.08 | Rs 6,497.89 | +0.30% | +111.35% |
Tomato prices differ widely between cities. The cheapest average was Rs 180 a kilo in Bannu and the highest Rs 263.49 in Islamabad. Larkana tomatoes nearly doubled in a week, from Rs 106.27 to Rs 206.46, and Quetta rose from Rs 134.66 to Rs 204.78. Karachi fell from Rs 233.35 to Rs 205.82. City-by-city comparisons are explained in our guide to comparing chicken, egg, onion and tomato prices by city.
Petrol, diesel and onions led the falls
Nine items got cheaper in the week. After petrol and diesel, the biggest falls were onions, bananas and gur. Sugar slipped 0.43% to Rs 139.95 a kilo and is now 24.54% cheaper than a year ago.
- Petrol: Rs 337.22 a litre, down 7.42%.
- Diesel: Rs 366.33 a litre, down 6.10%.
- Onions: Rs 184.99 a kilo, down 1.70%.
- Bananas: Rs 124.80 a dozen, down 1.03%.
- Gur: Rs 226.38 a kilo, down 0.59%.
- Sugar: Rs 139.95 a kilo, down 0.43%.
Fresh milk stayed at Rs 221.05 a litre and plain bread at Rs 124.41. Electricity for the lowest income group stayed at Rs 7.36 a unit, which is still 52.38% higher than a year ago.
The yearly rate eased to 11.21%
Prices in the week to 12 November were 11.21% higher than in the same week of 2025. That is the lowest yearly rate since the week to 17 September, when it was 10.64%. It was 12.31% a week earlier and 11.32% two weeks earlier.
LPG is the biggest yearly riser at 111.35%, followed by tomatoes at 78.94% and electricity for the lowest group at 52.38%. On the other side, potatoes are 36.41% cheaper than a year ago, sugar 24.54% and eggs 23.29%.
Every week of 2026 is listed in our full list of weekly SPI changes.
Poorer households saw almost no fall
The lowest income group, households spending up to Rs 17,732 a month, saw prices rise 0.03% in the week. The richest group, above Rs 44,175, saw a fall of 0.68%. The gap exists because poorer homes spend more on food and less on fuel.
| Group (monthly spending) | SPI 12 Nov | Weekly change | Yearly change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1, up to Rs 17,732 | 361.12 | +0.03% | +9.80% |
| Q2, Rs 17,733 to Rs 22,888 | 362.99 | -0.09% | +11.14% |
| Q3, Rs 22,889 to Rs 29,517 | 383.22 | -0.17% | +9.65% |
| Q4, Rs 29,518 to Rs 44,175 | 369.59 | -0.32% | +9.77% |
| Q5, above Rs 44,175 | 371.30 | -0.68% | +11.33% |
| Combined | 372.90 | -0.46% | +11.21% |
How these groups work, and which one fits your household, is set out in how to read the SPI by income group.
How to use this week's SPI at home
The SPI is a fast signal, not the official inflation rate. The monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) is the headline number. Still, the SPI tells you early which items are pushing your bill up.
- Compare your shop price with the city average in the PBS annex. If your shop charges far more, ask why.
- Buy tomatoes in smaller amounts while the price is high. They have risen two weeks in a row.
- Report overcharging in Punjab through the Qeemat app or 0800-02345.
- Check next Friday's release to see if the tomato and egg rises hold.
The difference between CPI, SPI and the other price measures is explained in Pakistan's four inflation numbers. Last week's figures are on our SPI page for 5 November.
Common questions
What was the SPI change for the week ending 12 November 2026?
The SPI fell 0.46% in the week to 12 November 2026, according to PBS. The index stood at 372.90.
What is the yearly SPI inflation rate now?
Prices were 11.21% higher than in the same week of 2025. The rate was 12.31% a week earlier.
Why did weekly inflation fall?
Petrol fell 7.42% and diesel 6.10% in the PBS survey. Petrol alone took 0.65 points off the index, more than all the food rises added.
How much is a kilo of tomatoes now?
The national average was Rs 217.18 a kilo on 12 November 2026, up 12.06% in a week. City averages ran from Rs 180 in Bannu to Rs 263.49 in Islamabad.
How much is a dozen eggs?
The national average for farm eggs was Rs 272.89 a dozen, up 5.98% in a week but 23.29% lower than a year ago.
When is the next SPI released?
PBS releases the SPI every Friday for the week ending the day before. The next one covers the week to Thursday 19 November 2026.
How we verified this
What we checked and where we read it.
We checked these figures on 14 November 2026 against the PBS release page for the week ended 12 November 2026, the SPI Executive Summary report PDF (Executive-Summary-SPI-Report_12.11.2026.pdf) and the city annex PDF (Annex_12.11.2026.pdf), all on pbs.gov.pk. Previous week figures are from the same PBS tables.
About the author
Global Affairs & Political Economy Writer
Muhammad Hatim is a book lover who started writing because he enjoys it. At Pakistan Era he writes about international relations, geopolitics and the global economy, with a particular interest in South Asia and the forces behind current events.
