The annual inflation rate in Oman rose to 3.6% in March 2026 from 2.0% in the previous month. This marked the highest reading since March 2022, as faster price increases were observed in food and non-alcoholic beverages (4.3% vs 2.8% in February), transport (9.4% vs 0.2%), miscellaneous goods and services (13.8% vs 13.4%), and restaurants and hotels (5.8% vs 5.7%). At the same time, costs were steady for furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance (3%), clothing and footwear (0.1%), recreation and culture (0.2%), and education (2.2%). Prices for housing and utilities, communication, and tobacco remained flat. On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 1.3%, the highest in nearly five years, following a 0.2% rise in February. source: National Center for Statistics & Information - Oman

Inflation Rate in Oman increased to 3.60 percent in March from 2 percent in February of 2026. Inflation Rate in Oman averaged 2.50 percent from 2005 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 14.50 percent in June of 2008 and a record low of -1.57 percent in January of 2021. This page provides - Oman Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Oman Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on April of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Oman increased to 3.60 percent in March from 2 percent in February of 2026. Inflation Rate in Oman is expected to be 1.80 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Oman Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 2.20 percent in 2027 and 2.00 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-03-18 07:15 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Feb 2% 1.4% 1.3%
2026-04-13 09:50 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Mar 3.6% 2% 1.6%
2026-05-15 10:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Apr 3.6%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI Transportation 111.70 104.30 points Mar 2026
Food Inflation 4.30 2.80 percent Mar 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 3.60 2.00 percent Mar 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 1.30 0.20 percent Mar 2026


Oman Inflation Rate
In Oman, the main components in Consumer Price Index are: Housing & Utilities (27% of the total weight); Food & Non-alcoholic Beverages (24%); and Transport (19%). Restaurants & Hotels accounts for 6%, Clothing & Footwear for 6%, Communications for 6%, Miscellaneous Goods & Services for 5%, and Furnishings, Household Equipment & Routine Household Maintenance for 4%. Others include: Education (1%), Health (1%), Recreation & Culture (1%), and Alcoholic Beverages, Tobacco & Narcotics (0.13%).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
3.60 2.00 14.50 -1.57 2005 - 2026 percent Monthly
2018=100

News Stream
Oman Inflation Hits 4-Year High
The annual inflation rate in Oman rose to 3.6% in March 2026 from 2.0% in the previous month. This marked the highest reading since February 2022, as faster price increases were observed in food and non-alcoholic beverages (4.3% vs 2.8% in February), transport (9.4% vs 0.2%), miscellaneous goods and services (13.8% vs 13.4%), and restaurants and hotels (5.8% vs 5.7%). At the same time, costs were steady for furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance (3%), clothing and footwear (0.1%), recreation and culture (0.2%), and education (2.2%). Prices for housing and utilities, communication, and tobacco remained flat. On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 1.3%, the highest in nearly five years, following a 0.2% rise in February.
2026-04-13
Oman Inflation Picks Up to 2% in February
The annual inflation rate in Oman rose to 2% in February 2026 from a four-month low of 1.4% in the previous month. Faster price increases were observed in food and non-alcoholic beverages (2.8% vs 0.9% in January), furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance (3% vs 2.6%), and miscellaneous goods and services (13.4% vs 13.2%). Transport costs also rebounded (0.2% vs -0.3%). Meanwhile, prices for housing and utilities remained unchanged, as did those for communication, while inflation for restaurants and hotels eased (5.7% vs 5.9%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 0.2%, following a 0.3% rise in January.
2026-03-18
Oman Inflation Rate Eases to 4-Month Low
Oman's annual inflation rate edged down to 1.4% in January 2026 from 1.6% in December. It marked the lowest reading since September 2025, as prices moderated for food and non-alcoholic beverages (0.9% vs 1.1% in December) and clothing and footwear (0.1% vs 0.2%). Moreover, prices slipped for transport (-0.3% vs 2.8%) and remained unchanged for housing and utilities (0%), communication (0%), and education (2.2%). On the other hand, costs increased at a faster pace for furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance (2.6% vs 2.4%), miscellaneous goods and services (13.2% vs 10%), restaurants and hotels (5.9% vs 2.6%), and health (1.7% vs 0.1%), while it rebounded for recreation and culture (1.1% vs -0.1%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.3%, recovering from a 0.1% fall in December 2025.
2026-02-19