A. 5.2%
B. 6.8%
C. 7.5%
D. 8.1%

Background about Urban Inflation (February 2026)

According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) and the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Urban Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation in February 2026 increased to 6.8% year-on-year, up from 5.8% in January 2026. On a month-on-month basis, urban CPI increased by 0.3%. Urban inflation remained slightly lower than rural inflation (7.3%), reflecting differences in consumption patterns and price movements across urban and rural areas.

Important Key Facts about Urban CPI Inflation

• Indicator: Urban Consumer Price Index (UCPI)
• Country: Pakistan
• Published By: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS)
• Period: February 2026
• Urban Inflation (YoY): 6.8%
• January 2026 Urban Inflation: 5.8%
• Month-on-Month Change: 0.3%
• Exam Relevance: Pakistan Economy, Inflation, Current Affairs