Saudi-Arabien Verbraucherpreise

The annual inflation rate in Saudi Arabia rose to 2.3% in March 2025 from 2% in the previous month and slightly above market forecasts of 2.2%. This marked the highest reading since July 2023, as prices accelerated mainly for food and beverages (2% vs 1% in February), recreation and culture (0.3% vs -1.1%), and education (1.1% vs 0.4%). Additionally, costs declined at a softer pace for transport (0.8% vs -1.5%) and communication (-1.4% vs -1.8%). In contrast, inflation moderated for housing and utilities (6.9% vs 7.1%), while it decreased further for furnishings and households (-2.6% vs -2.5%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.3% in March, following a 0.2% gain in the preceding period.