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WFP Pakistan Monthly Market Monitor - June 2026
By World Food Programme at ReliefWeb
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
. HIGHLIGHTS May Month-on-month, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.52 percent in May, driven by higher transport, clothing & footwear, and non-perishable food prices. Annual inflation also climbed to 11.7 percent (YoY), up from 10.9 percent in April. While month-on-month food inflation in
Key takeaway 52 percent in May, driven by higher transport, clothing & footwear, and non-perishable food prices.
Why this matters
The rising Consumer Price Index in Pakistan, driven by increases in transport, clothing, and non-perishable food prices, poses a significant challenge for low-income households that are already struggling to make ends meet. The nearly 8 percent increase in food prices over the past year, coupled with a sharp rise in wheat flour prices, threatens the food security of vulnerable populations. The stability in rice prices provides some relief, but the overall trend of increasing food prices may exacerbate poverty and hunger in the country. The record high remittances in May, while a positive development, may not be enough to offset the impact of inflation on low-income households. As a result, faith-based organizations and humanitarian groups may need to increase their support for food assistance and other forms of aid to help those affected by the rising cost of living.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
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What is this story about? . HIGHLIGHTS May Month-on-month, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.52 percent in May, driven by higher transport, clothing & footwear, and non-perishable food prices. Annual inflation also climbed to 11.7 percent (YoY), up from 10.9 percent in April. While month-on-month food inflation in
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