Saudi Arabia’s inflation rate remained steady at 2.2% in October 2025, unchanged from September, according to the latest report by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT).
Housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuel costs rose by 4.5%, mainly due to a 5.7% jump in actual housing rents © Mena Today
Saudi Arabia’s inflation rate remained steady at 2.2% in October 2025, unchanged from September, according to the latest report by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT).
On a year-on-year basis, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.3%, up from 1.9% in October 2024.
The slight increase was largely driven by higher prices in housing, food, and services.
Housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuel costs rose by 4.5%, mainly due to a 5.7% jump in actual housing rents.
Food and beverage prices increased 1.5%, with meat prices climbing 2.5%. Restaurant and accommodation services also saw a 1.1% increase, pushed by higher food service charges.
Additional price hikes were recorded in:
Meanwhile, prices declined in the furniture and home appliances sector (-0.5%) and information and communication equipment (-0.2%).
GASTAT also reported that the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) rose 2.9% year-on-year and 0.5% month-on-month, reflecting increased pre-retail pricing.
The CPI tracks price changes for a fixed basket of 582 consumer goods and services, while the WPI monitors 343 goods at the wholesale level.
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