Oman inflation up 3.8% yoy

The inflation rate in the Sultanate of Oman increased by 3.8% in May 2026 compared to the same month of the previous year, according to data from the National Center for Statistics and Information. The average during the period from January to May 2026 also saw a rise of 2.8%. The highest increases were recorded in the prices of the personal goods and services category at 9.6%, transportation at 9.2%, and food and non-alcoholic beverages at 6.6%. Conversely, housing, water, electricity, and fuel prices decreased by 0.3%.

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