Lebanon Inflation Rate at 4-Month High

2026-10-21 08:17 By Jereli Escobar 1 min. read

The annual inflation rate in Lebanon rose to 17.5% in September 2026 from 16.7% in the previous month, marking its highest reading since May 2026.

Prices increased at a faster pace for several categories, including housing and utilities (20.4% vs. 17.9% in August), transportation (35.2% vs. 31.7%), clothing and footwear (3.1% vs. 1.2%), furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance (9.7% vs. 9.6%), and restaurants and hotels (15.5% vs. 14.3%).

Meanwhile, deflation eased for communication (-0.7% vs. -0.8%), while inflation remained unchanged for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (7.1%), education (35.7%), and miscellaneous goods and services (15.7%).

In contrast, price growth slowed for food and non-alcoholic beverages (10.0% vs. 11.7%), health (7.3% vs. 7.4%), and recreation and culture (43.6% vs. 45.7%).

On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 1.4%, unchanged from the previous month.



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Lebanon Inflation Rate at 4-Month High
The annual inflation rate in Lebanon rose to 17.5% in September 2026 from 16.7% in the previous month, marking its highest reading since May 2026. Prices increased at a faster pace for several categories, including housing and utilities (20.4% vs. 17.9% in August), transportation (35.2% vs. 31.7%), clothing and footwear (3.1% vs. 1.2%), furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance (9.7% vs. 9.6%), and restaurants and hotels (15.5% vs. 14.3%). Meanwhile, deflation eased for communication (-0.7% vs. -0.8%), while inflation remained unchanged for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (7.1%), education (35.7%), and miscellaneous goods and services (15.7%). In contrast, price growth slowed for food and non-alcoholic beverages (10.0% vs. 11.7%), health (7.3% vs. 7.4%), and recreation and culture (43.6% vs. 45.7%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 1.4%, unchanged from the previous month.
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