Oman’s annual inflation rate rose to 2.8% in June compared with the same month last year, according to Consumer Price Index data released by the National Center for Statistics and Information.
Average inflation for the first half of 2026, covering January through June, also stood at 2.8%. The increase was mainly driven by higher prices for food, transportation, and personal goods and services.
The latest inflation figures come as Oman continues to maintain price stability while supporting economic growth after a period of fiscal reforms and stronger hydrocarbon revenue.
Oman’s annual inflation rate of 2.8% in June was higher than the latest official figures reported by several other Gulf countries.
Saudi Arabia’s Consumer Price Index rose 1.8% year over year in May, while Kuwait recorded annual inflation of 2.49% during the same month.
According to a report by Oman’s state news agency, prices in the culture and entertainment category increased by 0.3%. Prices for communications, tobacco, clothing and footwear remained unchanged compared with June last year. Meanwhile, prices for housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels declined by 0.6%.
Although inflation remains relatively low by international standards, rising food and transportation costs continue to affect consumer prices across the country.
Food and nonalcoholic beverages recorded the largest annual increase among the main consumer categories, rising 6.1%. Miscellaneous personal goods and services increased 5.7%, while transportation costs rose 5.5%.
Restaurant and hotel prices rose 4.6%, while furniture, household equipment and routine home maintenance costs increased 3.1%. Education costs increased 2.2%, and health care prices increased 1.8%.
