Consumer Price Index rises 2.21% Y-o-Y in June 2026
<p>Doha, Qatar: Qatar continues to demonstrate economic resilience and stability despite an exceptionally challenging regional environment that has disrupted trade routes, increased transportation and insurance costs, and placed pressure on global supply chains.</p> <p>The National Planning Council (NPC) released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for June 2026, which reached 110.12 points (base year…
Doha, Qatar experienced a moderate rise in its Consumer Price Index (CPI) in June 2026, according to the National Planning Council's latest report. The index stood at 110.12 points, marking a slight 0.06% increase from May 2026. Over the annual period, the CPI grew by 2.21%, indicating relative price stability despite regional disruptions.
The Consumer Price Index was largely stable across five primary sectors: Tobacco, Furniture and Household Equipment, Health, Education, and Restaurants and Hotels. No notable changes were observed in these areas. However, three sectors saw declines: Miscellaneous Goods and Services (-2.68%), Recreation and Culture (-2.01%), and Communication (-0.43%).
In contrast, the Transport sector saw an increase of 2.18%, while Food and Beverages rose by 0.98%. The Clothing and Footwear sector increased by 0.40%, and Housing, Water, Electricity, and Fuel grew by 0.33%. When compared to June 2025, eight groups saw price increases: Food and Beverages (+12.74%), Miscellaneous Goods and Services (+9.01%), Clothing and Footwear (+5.04%), Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas, and Fuel (+2.67%), Education (+2.09%), Furniture and Household Equipment (+0.70%), Communications (+0.30%), and Restaurants and Hotels (+0.24%).
On the flip side, three groups saw price decreases: Recreation and Culture (-6.99%), Transport (-0.92%), and Health (-0.09%). The tobacco sector remained unchanged. The regional challenges affecting international supply chains were cited as the primary reason for the price increases.
Excluding Housing, Water, Electricity, and Fuel, the core CPI for June 2026 was 114.60 points, registering a slight 0.01% increase from May 2026. This confirms ongoing price stability in core sectors.
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