Saudi Arabia’s consumer inflation inched higher in September 2026, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 1.9% year-on-year, according to data updated on 15 October 2026. This marks a slight acceleration from August 2026, when annual inflation stood at 1.8%.
Both readings reflect year-on-year comparisons, with the “actual” figure measuring the change in prices in September 2026 versus September 2025, and the “previous” figure showing the change in August 2026 versus August 2025. The modest uptick suggests price pressures remain relatively contained, signaling a continuation of a low-inflation environment in the Kingdom as policymakers monitor underlying trends in consumer costs.
