Oman's Producer Price Index jumps 32.7% in Q2 2026

Data released by the National Centre for Statistics and one outlet's show that Oman's producer price index climbed 32.7% in the second quarter of 2026 relative to the same quarter a year earlier. The overall increase was anchored by a 31% rise in mining and quarrying prices, reflecting a 31.9% jump in crude oil and natural gas rates. Manufacturing sector prices surged 40.3%, propelled by a 55.3% rise in other transportable goods, with refined petroleum products soaring 88.2% and chemical products rising 21.4%.

Prices for metal products, machinery and equipment grew 31.7%, led by iron, steel or aluminium items at 48.9% and electrical equipment at 39.8%. Food, beverages and textiles rose 2.8%, while water and electricity prices increased 4.4% and 13% respectively.