Inflation

Oman’s import prices jump 11.7% as fuel costs surge 
  • Oman's import prices surged by 11.7% year on year in Q2 2026, primarily due to a 45.5% increase in mineral fuel costs.
  • The overall import price index rose by 2% compared to the first quarter of 2026, a rise from a previous annual increase of 5.8% in Q1.
  • Prices of animal and vegetable oils, fats, and waxes increased by 16% year on year, while chemicals and related products rose by 11.6%.