Oman’s consumer price dynamics shifted back into positive territory in September 2026, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 0.4% month-on-month, according to data updated on 20 October 2026. The move marks a clear reversal from August 2026, when prices fell 0.2% compared with the previous month.
On a month-over-month basis, the latest reading shows that price pressures strengthened notably between August and September. While August’s CPI print reflected a modest decline in prices versus July, September’s 0.4% increase indicates a renewed upswing in inflation at the start of the autumn period.
The data underline a shift in short-term price momentum: the “previous” indicator captured a negative 0.2% change from July to August, whereas the “actual” figure shows a positive 0.4% change from August to September. Investors and policymakers will be watching subsequent releases to determine whether this rebound in monthly inflation marks the beginning of a more sustained price acceleration in Oman.
