Oman’s consumer price inflation rose slightly in August 2026, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increasing 3.4% year-on-year, according to data updated on 10 September 2026. This marks a modest acceleration from July 2026, when annual inflation stood at 3.2%.
The figures are calculated on a year-over-year basis, comparing each month’s price levels with the same month a year earlier. The current “actual” reading reflects the change in prices in August 2026 versus August 2025, while the “previous” figure showed how prices in July 2026 compared with July 2025.
The uptick signals a continuation of upward price pressures in the Omani economy, though the increase remains relatively contained. Investors and policymakers will be watching upcoming releases closely to see whether this gradual inflation trend persists in the coming months.