Rawalpindi grapples with record inflation essential commodities

Rawalpindi is reeling under unprecedented inflation as the prices of essential commodities continue to climb, defying the government's assurances of price stability.

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The surge has severely strained household budgets, the Express Tribune reported.

Staples such as pulses, cooking oil, flour, and vegetables have seen massive price hikes. Black gram now costs PKR 600 per kilogram, while split chickpeas are priced at PKR 400 per kilogram. Cooking oil has reached PKR 520 per litre, and the price of a carton of ghee has increased by PKR 1500. Even beverages have been impacted, with soft drinks from all brands now costing PKR 10 more than their previous rates.