Consumer Prices Decreased by 0.25% in August Compared to July, and the Price Levels Remained Relatively Stable During the First Eight Months of 2026
The Department of Statistics issued its monthly report on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for August 2026, whereby the inflation rate for the first eight months of 2026 reached 2.20% compared to the same period in 2025, indicating that inflation levels remained within moderate ranges during 2026. On the monthly level, the inflation rate during August 2026 reached 2.66% compared to August 2025, and recorded a decrease of (0.25%) compared to July 2026, indicating a decline during August 2026.
