Qatar’s consumer price index rises in July 2026

Doha, Qatar witnessed a slight uptick in consumer prices in July 2026, as reported by the National Planning Council. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) reached 102.78 points, marking a 0.71 percent increase from June 2026, based on a revised base year of 2024 (formerly 2018). This enhanced methodology, aligned with international standards, better reflects current household spending patterns and price movements.

The revised CPI calculation, using 2024 as the base year, incorporates a broader basket of goods and services, alongside updated expenditure weights. These improvements enable the index to capture more accurately the spending habits of Qatar's households. Despite regional disruptions affecting global supply chains and transportation costs, the overall price level remained relatively stable in July 2026.

Monthly breakdowns revealed declines in three groups: Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas and Other Fuels (-0.64 percent), Clothing and Footwear (-0.39 percent), and Information and Communication (-0.19 percent). Conversely, prices in Tobacco and Beverages and Insurance and Financial Services groups remained unchanged.

Eight CPI groups experienced month-on-month increases, with Recreation, Sport and Culture leading at 9.15 percent, followed by Restaurants and Accommodation Services (1.35 percent) and Health (1.23 percent). Excluding Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas and Other Fuels, the CPI stood at 104.66 points in July 2026, reflecting a 1.22 percent increase from June 2026.