Saudi Arabia’s consumer price index (CPI) rose 1.8% year-over-year in August 2026, unchanged from the 1.8% annual increase recorded in July 2026. The latest data, updated on 15 September 2026, signal a continued period of low and stable inflation in the Kingdom.
On a year-over-year basis, August’s reading confirms that price pressures have neither accelerated nor eased compared with the prior month, suggesting that underlying demand and cost conditions remain broadly balanced. The comparison is made against the same month a year earlier, in line with the standard year-over-year methodology.
For policymakers and markets, the steady CPI print reinforces the picture of a predictable inflation environment, which can support planning for households, businesses, and investors. With inflation remaining anchored below many global inflation rates, attention will likely focus on whether this stability persists in the coming months amid shifting global economic conditions.
