Staple food prices in the area have seen a notable increase. Compared to pre-Middle East crisis levels, the national average prices of wheat flour and edible oils are 9 percent higher. Recently, wheat flour prices have increased slightly, which may be attributed to higher transport costs due to increased fuel prices.

The cost of a basic food basket is currently around PKR 16,513 per month. Fuel prices have also risen, with petrol and HSD increasing by 5 percent and 16 percent respectively. For more detailed information, readers can refer to the WFP Pakistan- Weekly Market Report.