A significant decrease in inflation rates was observed over the past week, as reported by the Bureau of Statistics in their latest weekly data release. Among the key highlights of the report, the price of eggs per dozen witnessed a notable decrease of Rs 11. This reduction in egg prices contributed to the overall decline in inflation, which now stands at 26.94 percent.

The report further details that while 15 commodity prices experienced a decrease, 10 commodities saw stable prices over the week. However, certain essentials experienced price hikes.

For instance, the price of potatoes per kilogram increased by Rs 1.40, while dry milk (390 grams) became more expensive by Rs 10.39.

The price increments extended to basic food items as well, with dal mash rising by Rs 4 per kilogram and sugar by 87 paise per kilogram.

Jaggery and moong dal also saw price hikes of Rs 1.21 and 52 paise per kilogram, respectively. Similarly, the prices of meat, including goat meat and beef, witnessed increases.

On the flip side, there were notable decreases in the prices of certain items, including tomatoes and onions, which saw declines of Rs 24 and Rs 29 per kilogram, respectively. Live chicken prices also saw a significant drop of Rs 60 per kilogram.

Moreover, the report indicates that the price of a 20-kilogram bag of flour decreased by Rs 114, while domestic cylinder prices saw a substantial reduction of Rs 134.83.

Overall, the latest statistics reflect a dynamic and fluctuating market, with consumers experiencing both relief and strain in various sectors of the economy.

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