Prices of broiler chicken have increased once again in the open market, making it more difficult for ordinary consumers to access affordable sources of protein.
The official price of live chicken has been fixed at Rs288 per kilogram, but broiler meat is being sold in the market for as much as Rs417 per kilogram.
The latest price hike has added to the financial difficulties faced by consumers, putting further pressure on household budgets. Residents say that inflation is making even basic food items increasingly unaffordable.
According to experts, the continued rise in chicken prices is not only increasing food expenses but is also making affordable nutrition harder to obtain for middle-income families.
Meanwhile, the official price of farm eggs has been set at Rs201 per dozen, but eggs are being sold in the market at prices ranging between Rs210 and Rs215 per dozen.
Consumers have expressed concern over the rising prices, saying that essential food items such as chicken and eggs are gradually moving beyond the reach of low- and middle-income households.
They added that the ongoing increase in the prices of everyday necessities has severely affected household budgets during a period of persistent inflation.
Weekly inflation rises slightly as food, energy prices shift unevenly
Prices of everyday essentials in Pakistan inched higher last week, with short-term inflation showing a mild but noticeable uptick, according to fresh data.
The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), which tracks the cost of basic household items on a weekly basis, rose by 0.16 per cent for the week ending June 11, 2026, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported. The index monitors 51 essential goods across 50 markets in 17 cities, offering a quick snapshot of how inflation is shifting on the ground.
For many households already managing tight budgets, even small weekly changes in food and fuel prices can add pressure, especially when they accumulate over time.
This week’s increase was mainly driven by a sharp rise in tomato prices, which jumped 35.39 per cent. LPG also became more expensive, rising 11.03 per cent, adding to household energy costs. Small increases were also seen in potatoes, cigarettes, cooking oil, vegetable ghee, fresh milk, and basic food items such as gur and bread.
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