Inflation Soars to 38% as Food and Energy Costs Surge

Weekly inflation hits new high of 38.28% driven by rising electricity, fuel, LPG and food prices.

Price hike likely to impact transportation and goods movement costs.

Of 51 items in SPI basket, prices of 17 items increased, 17 decreased, 17 unchanged.

Biggest weekly price increases in tomatoes, eggs, salt, beef, garlic, tea, potatoes.

SPI inflation highest in 5 weeks; second highest increase in 38 weeks.