1% Increase in Inflation Rate in Oman – January 2025 Report

On Saturday, February 22, the inflation rate in Oman in January 2025 rose by 1% compared to the same month in 2024, based on 2018 as the base year, according to the National Center for Statistics and Information.

Oman Inflation Statistics 2025 – Key Highlights:

• Miscellaneous goods and services: +4.4%
• Health: +3.2%
• Transport: +2.8%
• Food & non-alcoholic beverages: +1%
• Restaurants & hotels: +0.9%
• Clothing & footwear: +0.6%
• Recreation & culture: +0.6%
• Furniture & household equipment: +0.4%
• Education: +0.1%
• Housing, utilities, fuel & communication: Stable
• Tobacco: Stable

Consumer Price Index Oman 2025 – Food & Beverage Price Fluctuations:

• Vegetables: +6.2%
• Milk, cheese & eggs: +3.3%
• General food items: +1.1%
• Sugar, jam, honey & sweets: +2.8%
• Oils & fats: +1.2%
• Bread & cereals: Stable
• Fruits: -1.3%
• Fish & seafood: -0.5%
• Meat: -0.4%
• Non-alcoholic beverages: -0.2%

Economic Impact of Inflation in Oman – Inflation Rate by Governorate:

• Musandam: 1.7% (highest)
• Dakhiliyah: 1.5%
• South Sharqiyah: 1.4%
• Al Wusta: 1.3%
• Al Dhahirah: 1.2%
• Dhofar: 1.1%
• Muscat: 1.1%
• Al Buraimi: 1.0%
• North Al Batinah: 0.8%
• South Al Batinah: 0.2% (lowest)

The economic impact of inflation in Oman reflects price fluctuations across different sectors, affecting businesses, consumers, and government policies. Understanding inflation rate trends helps gauge future economic stability and consumer price changes.