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. source: National Center for Statistics & Information - Oman

Inflation Rate in Oman decreased to 1.40 percent in January from 1.60 percent in December of 2025. 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 February of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Oman decreased to 1.40 percent in January from 1.60 percent in December of 2025. Inflation Rate in Oman is expected to be 1.60 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
2026-01-20 10:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Dec 1.6% 1.7% 1.8%
2026-02-19 07:20 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Jan 1.4% 1.6% 1.4%
2026-03-18 10:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Feb 1.4%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI Transportation 103.30 103.80 points Jan 2026
Food Inflation 0.90 1.10 percent Jan 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 1.40 1.60 percent Jan 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.30 -0.10 percent Jan 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
1.40 1.60 14.50 -1.57 2005 - 2026 percent Monthly
2018=100

News Stream
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
Oman Inflation Rate Eased in December
Oman's annual inflation rate eased to 1.6% in December 2025, down from 1.7% in November. The decline was mainly driven by slower price increases in transports (2.8% versus 4.4%) and restaurants and hotels (2.6% versus 2.7%). In contrast, prices continued to rise in foods and non-alcoholic beverages (1.1% versus 0.9%) and miscellaneous goods and services (10.1% versus 9%). Inflation remained unchanged for housing utilities (0%), furnishings (2.4%), clothing and footwear (0.2%), communication (0%), education (2.2%), health (0.1%), recreation and culture (-0.1%) and tobacco (0%). On a monthly basis, prices declined by 0.1%.
2026-01-20
Oman Inflation Climbs to Nearly 3-Year High
Oman’s annual inflation rate rose to 1.7% in November 2025, picking up from 1.5% in October, marking the highest level since February 2023. The main upward pressures came from higher inflation in food and non-alcoholic beverages (0.9% vs 0.4% in October) and transport (4.4% vs 3.9%). Price growth also increased for miscellaneous goods and services (9% vs 8.8%) and clothing and footwear (0.2% vs 0.1%). Conversely, inflation eased for furnishings, household equipment, and routine household maintenance (2.4% vs 2.5%), while it remained unchanged for restaurants and hotels (2.7%), education (2.2%), and health (0.1%). Prices were stable for housing and utilities, communication, and tobacco. On a monthly basis, consumer prices showed no growth, following a 0.7% gain in the previous month.
2025-12-16