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Saudi inflation eases to 2.1% in July
AI Summary
Content Summary: 
Saudi Inflation Rate:
| Month | Inflation |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Jul2023 | 2.47 % | ||
| Jul2024 | 1.3 % | ||
| Jul2025 | 2.2 % | ||
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Data Economic
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GASTAT noted that the housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuel prices rose the most at 5.6% year-on-year (YoY). Food and beverage prices increased 1.6% over the same period, while prices for miscellaneous goods and services climbed 4.3% YoY.
The authority explained that the residential rents were the main driver of inflation in July 2025 compared to the same month last year, given their significant weight in the consumer price index (CPI).
The category of paid residential rents rose by 6.6%, influenced by a 6.4% increase in villa rental prices.
In contrast, furnishings and household equipment prices fell 2% YoY, largely due to a 3.9% drop in furniture, carpets, and floor coverings prices. Clothing and footwear also registered a 0.4% annual drop, driven by a 1.3% decrease in ready-made clothing prices.
The transport sector recorded a decline of 0.3%, driven by a 1.6% drop in vehicle purchase prices.
CPI YoY Comparison (July 2024-2025):
| Main Groups | Change |
|---|---|
| Food and Beverages | 1.0 |
| Tobacco | 0.4 |
| Clothing and footwear | 0.1 |
| Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas, and other fuels | 6.2 |
| Furnishings, Household equipment | 0.6 |
| Health | 0.1 |
| Transport | 0.9 |
| Communication | 0.4 |
| Recreation and Culture | 3.5 |
| Education | 1.1 |
| Restaurants and Hotels | 1.9 |
| Miscellaneous personal goods and services | 4.3 |
The consumer price index (CPI) reflects changes in the prices paid by consumers for a fixed basket of goods and services, consisting of 490 items selected based on the 2018 Household Expenditure and Income Survey. The relevant prices are collected through field visits to points of sale.
The Weight of Main Groups (%):
On a monthly basis, inflation increased in Makkah, Taif, Tabuk, Hail and Sakaka.
However, it declined in Riyadh, Jaddah, Dammam, Madinah, Jazan, Al Baha, Arar and Najran.
Meanwhile, Al Hofuf and Buraidah recorded negative monthly inflation rates, while it was stable in Abha.
Inflation Rate by City:
- Riyadh
- Makkah
- Madinah
- Tabuk
- Hail
- Jizan
- Najran
- Bahah
- Al Qassim
- Eastern Province
- Aseer
- Northern Borders
- Al Jouf
| 3.01 % | 2.48 % | 2.30 % | 2.20 % | 2.47 % | 1.92 % | 1.74 % | 1.51 % | 1.58 % | 2.03 % | 2.15 % | 2.14 % | 2.13 % | 3.34 % | 3.35 % | 2.99 % | 2.04 % | 2.58 % | 2.22 % |
| 1.84 % | 1.49 % | 2.05 % | 1.70 % | 1.59 % | 0.84 % | 0.83 % | 0.66 % | 0.50 % | 0.17 % | 0.08 % | 0.32 % | 0.36 % | 0.32 % | 0.40 % | 1.29 % | 0.50 % | 0.23 % | 1.07 % |
| 3.19 % | 3.68 % | 3.85 % | 3.47 % | 4.02 % | 3.06 % | 3.55 % | 3.28 % | 3.19 % | 3.05 % | 2.78 % | 2.57 % | 3.47 % | 2.87 % | 2.52 % | 2.53 % | 1.83 % | 2.06 % | 1.14 % |
| 1.20 % | 1.05 % | 1.15 % | 1.12 % | 1.55 % | 1.42 % | 1.19 % | 1.00 % | 0.98 % | 1.26 % | 0.41 % | 0.10 % | 0.07 % | 0.09 % | 0.74 % | 0.74 % | 0.73 % | 0.75 % | 0.46 % |
| 1.12 % | 1.18 % | 1.45 % | 1.92 % | 1.68 % | 1.83 % | 2.04 % | 1.56 % | 1.71 % | 1.93 % | 2.79 % | 2.54 % | 2.31 % | 1.71 % | 2.33 % | 2.25 % | 1.38 % | 1.01 % | 0.95 % |
| 2.42 % | 2.02 % | 2.51 % | 2.39 % | 2.81 % | 2.86 % | 2.33 % | 2.02 % | 1.59 % | 1.76 % | 1.33 % | 0.99 % | 0.57 % | 1.59 % | 0.61 % | 0.22 % | 0.05 % | 0.61 % | 0.16 % |
| 4.25 % | 3.86 % | 4.17 % | 4.18 % | 4.56 % | 3.87 % | 3.27 % | 3.21 % | 3.20 % | 1.32 % | 1.11 % | 0.81 % | 0.75 % | 1.58 % | 1.84 % | 1.79 % | 1.60 % | 1.99 % | 1.74 % |
| 0.95 % | 1.18 % | 0.97 % | 0.52 % | 0.50 % | 0.40 % | 0.37 % | 0.37 % | 0.57 % | 0.71 % | 0.89 % | 0.34 % | 0.39 % | 1.09 % | 1.00 % | 0.39 % | 1.37 % | 1.48 % | 1.65 % |
| 1.19 % | 1.32 % | 1.51 % | 1.76 % | 2.52 % | 3.00 % | 3.68 % | 3.25 % | 4.69 % | 5.77 % | 6.4 % | 6.49 % | 6.64 % | 7.14 % | 6.99 % | 7.34 % | 6.55 % | 5.99 % | 5.82 % |
| 1.97 % | 1.99 % | 2.03 % | 2.42 % | 2.02 % | 1.81 % | 1.92 % | 1.93 % | 2.25 % | 1.56 % | 1.32 % | 1.52 % | 0.91 % | 0.87 % | 0.5 % | 0.82 % | 0.91 % | 1.04 % | 1.33 % |
| 0.10 % | 0.05 % | 0.20 % | 0.38 % | 0.22 % | 0.05 % | 0.47 % | 1.02 % | 1.35 % | 1.47 % | 0.61 % | 0.85 % | 0.19 % | 0.62 % | 0.19 % | 1.01 % | 1.89 % | 2.05 % | 2.39 % |
| 1.14 % | 1.55 % | 1.24 % | 0.80 % | 0.89 % | 0.17 % | 0.45 % | 1.17 % | 1.13 % | 0.92 % | 1.21 % | 1.58 % | 1.37 % | 1.06 % | 1.16 % | 1.18 % | 0.87 % | 1.21 % | 0.92 % |
| 0.48 % | 0.31 % | 0.77 % | 0.92 % | 0.63 % | 0.77 % | 1.06 % | 0.98 % | 1.19 % | 1.37 % | 1.50 % | 1.50 % | 1.45 % | 1.74 % | 1.22 % | 1.03 % | 1.33 % | 1.28 % | 1.03 % |
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Constituent Groups of Inflation
| Main Groups |
|---|
| Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas, and other fuels |
| Food and Beverages |
| Transport |
| Furnishings, Household equipment |
| Communication |
| Restaurants and Hotels |
| Clothing and footwear |
| Education |
| Recreation and Culture |
| Health |
| Tobacco |
| Miscellaneous personal goods and services |
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