Federal Bureau of Statistics reports slight rise in inflation for June

 The Federal Bureau of Statistics has published its latest monthly inflation report, revealing a modest increase of 0.23% in overall inflation for June compared to May.

The report highlights divergent trends across urban and rural areas. Urban centers experienced a marginal monthly inflation increase of 0.08%, bringing the urban inflation rate to 3%, while rural regions saw a more substantial rise of 0.47%, pushing rural inflation to 3.58%.

Prices of essential food items such as tomatoes, potatoes, onions, eggs, jaggery, rice, wheat flour, sugar, fresh fruits, and milk have continued to climb. Conversely, prices for chicken, fresh vegetables, mustard oil, pulses, and cooking oil have decreased, offering some relief to consumers.

The Bureau emphasizes that these fluctuations reflect ongoing changes in market dynamics and seasonal factors.

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Authorities advise consumers to remain vigilant and plan their purchases accordingly as prices continue to fluctuate across different segments of the economy.

The current inflation rate stands at 3.23%, marking a slight uptick in consumer prices.