Kingdom producer prices rise 8.5% in June
The Producer Price Index in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia increased by 8.5% in June 2026 compared to the previous year. This rise is attributed to a 9% increase in manufacturing prices, particularly in the sectors of refined petroleum products, chemicals, and food. Additionally, there was an increase in the prices of electricity, gas, steam, and water supplies by 2.4% and 7.9%, respectively. On a monthly basis, the Producer Price Index grew by 0.6% compared to May, with a slight decrease in electricity and gas supply prices and no significant change in water supply prices. This index provides insights into changes in domestic product prices and is based on data collected from a monthly survey of various industrial facilities.
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