Israel marks lowest inflation rate in five years
Israel's inflation rate has reached its lowest point in five years, with a 1.2% increase in the Consumer Price Index since the start of 2026. While prices for fresh produce and transportation have declined, housing and rental costs continue to see significant upward pressure.
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This data provides a critical snapshot of Israel's economic stability and cost-of-living challenges, which directly impact household purchasing power and central bank policy.
General prices across the market have increased by 1.2% from January to June. Israel’s Consumer Price Index has seen a 1.2% increase since the beginning of the year, marking the lowest inflation rate in the country in five years, according to data published by Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday. The data, running up to June, showed no change in the CPI rate compared to May. Consumer prices have increased by 1.6% over the past 12 months, since June 2025.
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