Official data showed on September 2, 2024, after how many months Pakistan’s consumer inflation has dropped to single digit, eased to 9.6% in August compared to the high rate of 27.4% in the same month last year?

Question

Official data showed on September 2, 2024, after how many months Pakistan’s consumer inflation has dropped to single digit, eased to 9.6% in August compared to the high rate of 27.4% in the same month last year?

Answer 1

A. 30
B. 34
C. 38
D. 40

Submitted by: Ay@z AB

The country’s consumer inflation has dropped to single digit after a period of 34 months, driven by a decrease in the prices of non-perishable goods and a high base effect from last year.

The inflation, measured by Consumer Price Index (CPI), eased to 9.6 per cent in August compared to the high rate of 27.4pc in the same month last year, official data showed on Monday.

Correct Answer: 34 ✔

Last Updated: September 11, 2024