Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation rate edged down to 1.7 percent in February, the lowest level since January 2025, according to data from the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT).
The consumer price index eased from 1.8 percent in January to 1.7 percent, GASTAT said Sunday.
The data further showed that housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels rose 4.1 percent in February 2026, mainly driven by a 5.1 percent increase in actual housing rents.
Transport prices also climbed 1.4 percent, supported by a 5.6 percent rise in passenger transport services, while restaurant and accommodation services increased 1.9 percent due to higher accommodation costs.
Personal care, social protection and miscellaneous goods and services surged 8.2 percent, largely reflecting a jump in other personal effects, particularly jewelry and watch prices, which rose 29 percent.
According to GASTAT, prices in recreation, sport and culture climbed 1.8 percent, while education services increased 1.4 percent. As for information and communications prices, they edged up 1.1 percent.
Data showed that prices in the insurance and financial services category rose 1 percent.
As for furnishings, household equipment and routine maintenance, prices declined 0.9 percent, while prices for food and beverages, as well as clothing and footwear, remained largely stable during the period.
GASTAT said that on a monthly basis, the Consumer Price Index last month recorded relative stability compared to January 2026.
