Rising rent and transportation costs drive inflation to 2.03%
Data released by the Department of Statistics shows that the inflation rate in Jordan during the first half of 2026 reached 2.03%, slightly up from 1.98% in the same period of 2025. Inflation in June 2026 stood at 2.79%, compared to 2.02% in June 2025, with significant contributions from rising prices of rents, transportation, oils, and fats. The increase in housing and transportation costs drove inflation, while prices for meat and poultry declined. These changes have contributed to a rise in the cost of living in Jordan.
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