Kuwait Taxa De Inflação

The annual inflation rate in Kuwait rose to 2.39% in July 2025 from 2.32% in June, marking the highest reading since March. Prices increased faster for food and beverages (5.63% vs 5.11% in June) and miscellaneous goods and services (4.86% vs 4.80%). At the same time, transportation costs dropped at a softer pace (-1.75% vs -1.81%), while inflation was steady for housing (0.98%), cigarettes and tobacco (0.07%), and restaurants and hotels (1.94%). On the other hand, inflation moderated for clothing and footwear (3.70% vs 3.93%), home furnishings and maintenance equipment (3.22% vs 3.30%), health (2.85% vs 2.94%), communication (0.48% vs 0.64%), and recreation and culture (1.76% vs 1.92%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 0.22% in July, easing slightly from 0.29% in the previous month.