ISLAMABAD, June 2 -- Pakistan's consumer inflation accelerated to 11.7 per cent year-on-year in May, increasing pressure on household budgets as higher energy costs, transport charges and food prices continued to drive up the cost of living across Pakistan.

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According to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, inflation measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.5pc compared to April. The latest reading exceeded earlier government projections and reflected the impact of rising petroleum prices and broader cost pressures throughout the economy.

One of the main contributors to inflation was a sharp increase in transport costs, which surged 36.78pc compared t...