The inflation rate surged both in urban and rural areas, according to the PBS. There was a massive increase in non-food inflation in urban areas that surged to 32.4%, while it jumped to 26.4% in rural areas. The food inflation decelerated in cities but marginally increased in rural areas. The inflation rate for the transport consumer price group was up by 28.6% despite a reduction in fuel prices. The average inflation rate for the first six months in rural areas was 30%, whereas it was 28% in urban areas.
