PPI rises 13.31% year-on-year in June
<p>Doha, Qatar: Qatar has continued to safeguard its economic stability, ensure the uninterrupted provision of essential services, and protect consumers and businesses from the full impact of regional and international developments.</p> <p>The results of the Producer Price Index (PPI) of the industrial sector for June 2026 affirm the solidity of the foundations underpinning the national economy,…
Doha, Qatar - The Producer Price Index (PPI) for the industrial sector in Qatar rose by 13.31% year-on-year in June 2026, according to recent data. This monthly increase marks a 3.88% decrease compared to May 2026. The PPI for the mining and quarrying sector saw a 4.17% reduction in June 2026, primarily due to a 4.19% drop in crude petroleum and natural gas prices.
On an annual basis, this sector's PPI increased by 10.88% compared to June 2025, largely influenced by a 10.89% rise in crude petroleum and natural gas prices. Conversely, the manufacturing sector's PPI fell by 2.98% in June 2026, with prices dropping in four industrial groups while remaining stable in three others. Notably, this sector experienced a 4.53% decrease in PPI in June 2026 compared to the same month in 2025, though it rose by 9.74% compared to May 2026.
Food and beverage prices increased by 0.82% and 0.22% respectively, while printing and reproduction of recorded media remained unchanged.
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