Oman’s Inflation Rises by 1.5% in October 2025
5 December 2025
Official data show that Oman’s economy recorded a limited yet steady rise in inflation in October 2025. The overall Consumer Price Index increased by 1.5% year-on-year, while the average inflation rate for the period from January to October 2025 reached 0.9%. These figures reflect the continued relative stability of general price levels under the inflation-control policies of the Omani government.
According to the National Centre for Statistics and Information, the highest inflationary pressure in October was recorded in the “Miscellaneous Personal Goods and Services” group, which increased by 8.8%, topping all other categories. This was followed by Transport at 3.9%, Restaurants and Hotels at 2.6%, Furniture, Household Equipment and Maintenance Services at 2.5%, and Education at 2.2%, all of which contributed significantly to the overall price increase.
By contrast, price growth in the Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages basket was limited to just 0.4%, indicating relative stability in the national food market. The Clothing and Footwear and Health groups each recorded a marginal increase of 0.1%. Meanwhile, the Recreation and Culture group declined by 0.3%, making it the only category to register a decrease, while prices in Housing, Water, Electricity and Fuels, Communications, and Tobacco remained unchanged.
Within food items, fish prices recorded the highest increase at 5.6%, followed by sugar, jam, honey and confectionery at 3.7%, and other miscellaneous food products at 3%. Prices of dairy and eggs rose by 0.9%, while oils and fats and bread and cereals increased by 0.5% each. On the other hand, vegetable prices recorded the sharpest decline at 3.7%, followed by fruits at 0.4%, and meat and non-alcoholic beverages with decreases of 0.1% each.
Geographically, Al Dhahirah Governorate recorded the highest inflation rate at 2.9% by the end of October 2025. It was followed by Al Dakhiliyah at 2.1%, and Al Buraimi at 2%. Inflation stood at 1.5% in both Muscat and Musandam, 1.3% in South Al Batinah, 1% in Dhofar, 0.9% in North Al Batinah and South Al Sharqiyah, and finally 0.8% in Al Wusta.
Economic analysts believe that price stability in infrastructure-related sectors such as housing, energy, and communications, alongside the limited rise in essential goods, reflects the effectiveness of Oman’s inflation-containment policies and cost-of-living management. This trend is expected to play an important role in preserving household purchasing power and strengthening business confidence in the coming months.
Source: Oman News Agency
