Here’s why falling inflation rates don’t lead to a drop in prices
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Here’s why falling inflation rates don’t lead to a drop in prices

October 13, 2024 5:00 pm
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Economic terms like “disinflation” and “deflation” often confuse the public, and can oversimplify statistics to present an exaggerated success. Following the announcement of a 44-month low inflation rate in September, some in the government rejoiced, declaring victory over soaring prices. However, the reality is more nuanced. The monthly inflation rate

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Punjab rural economy at risk as fruit farmers grapple with 20 pc FED
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Punjab rural economy at risk as fruit farmers grapple with 20 pc FED

May 22, 2024 2:03 am
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WEB DESK: The agricultural sector, already grappling with an ongoing wheat crisis, faces additional hurdles as juice and nectar producers reduce fruit purchases due to recently implemented higher taxes, reports surfaced on Tuesday. According to the report, juice companies have scaled back operations in fruit markets by reducing procurement and

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Petrol, diesel prices likely to fall next month due to global oil price dip
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Petrol, diesel prices likely to fall next month due to global oil price dip

April 25, 2024 6:58 pm
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Government adjustments to petroleum product prices every 15 days respond to fluctuations in global oil prices.

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