The prices of eggs had surpassed all the previous records in the Sialkot due to the prevailing of the ballooning inflation in the country on Tuesday.
According to details, the egg prices had hit Rs374 [official rate] per dozen. However, the eggs were not being sold on the control rate.
The citizens are facing severe hardships as their daily routine life had been sabotaged due to the exorbitant prices of the commodities.
– December sees soaring inflation at 29.66% surpassing govt estimates –
It was reported on Monday that the inflation surpassed the government’s projections in December, reaching a high of 29.66 percent, as reported by the statistics agency. The surge in inflation affected various essential items, leading to increased prices for onions, pulses, eggs, sugar, and dry fruits.
According to the Federal Bureau of Statistics' monthly report, December witnessed a 0.82% increase in inflation. Notably, onions experienced a 31% surge, dry fruits rose by over 5%, while pulses and eggs increased by 5%, and sugar by 2.5%.
The report also highlighted upticks in the prices of wheat, flour, dry milk, and meat. Additionally, electricity tariffs rose by 16%, transport fares by 12%, and ready-made garments by 4% during December.
