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شبكة راية الإعلامية
CPI Rises in West Bank, Falls in Gaza
The results of the periodic survey conducted by the Central Bureau of Statistics showed a slight increase of 0.09% in the Consumer Price Index in Palestine during August 2026 compared to August 2025. In the West Bank, the index rose by 1.32%, while in Jerusalem, it increased by 0.95%. Conversely, in the Gaza Strip, there was a significant decline of 1.73%. This indicates a rise in the prices of several goods, most notably diesel by 17.34%, fresh vegetables by 10.17%, and eggs by 6.21%. Over a 12-month period, the Consumer Price Index in Palestine decreased by 34.25%, with a substantial drop in Gaza of 58.39%, while Jerusalem experienced a slight increase of 3.30%. In the West Bank, prices went up due to increases in diesel, potatoes, and eggs, whereas prices fell in Gaza due to decreases in fuel and food items such as meat and flour.
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