A. 5.0%
B. 6.3%
C. 7.3%
D. 8.4%

Background about Rural Inflation (February 2026)

According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) and the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), rural Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation in February 2026 was 7.3% year-on-year. Rural inflation was driven mainly by increases in prices of food, clothing, household goods, and other essential commodities. The Rural CPI measures price changes across 27 rural centers and serves as an important indicator of the cost of living outside urban areas.

Important Key Facts about Rural CPI Inflation

• Indicator: Rural Consumer Price Index (RCPI)
• Country: Pakistan
• Published By: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS)
• Period: February 2026
• Rural Inflation (YoY): 7.3%
• Coverage: 27 rural centers
• Purpose: Measures inflation affecting rural households
• Exam Relevance: Pakistan Economy, Inflation, Current Affairs