Inflation Oman 2006
Average inflation: 3.5%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.5%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 4.8%. The lowest inflation was in February at 2.4%.
- Highest month
- December: 4.8%
- Lowest month
- February: 2.4%
- Difference
- 2.4 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 6.2%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 2.1%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 6.2%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 2.1%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 2.3% higher than the 5-year average of 1.2%. This approaches the highest level since records began (3.5% in 2006).
- 5-year average
- 1.2%
- 10-year average
- 1.2%
- All-time high (2006)
- 3.5%
- All-time low (2002)
- -0.3%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2005, inflation has risen by +1.6 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +1.6 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- December: +2.9 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.5% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €103.50 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2006
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2005 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.7% | +0.9 |
| February | 2.4% | +0.6 |
| March | 3.3% | +2.5 |
| April | 3.8% | +2.8 |
| May | 3.6% | +2.2 |
| June | 2.8% | +0.5 |
| July | 3.7% | +1.5 |
| August | 3.4% | +1.5 |
| September | 3.3% | +0.8 |
| October | 4.4% | +1.5 |
| November | 4.3% | +1.9 |
| December | 4.8% | +2.9 |
| Average | 3.5% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.