Inflation Oman 2012
Average inflation: 2.9%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.9%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in February at 3.8%. The lowest inflation was in May at 2.3%.
- Highest month
- February: 3.8%
- Lowest month
- May: 2.3%
- Difference
- 1.5 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 2.2%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 2.1%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 2.2%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 2.1%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 2.3% lower than the 5-year average of 5.2%.
- 5-year average
- 5.2%
- 10-year average
- 3.8%
- All-time high (2008)
- 12.4%
- All-time low (2002)
- -0.3%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2011, the difference is minimal (-1.2 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -1.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- August: -2.8 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.9% 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 €102.90 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2012
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.7% | +0.2 |
| February | 3.8% | +0.1 |
| March | 3.1% | -1.0 |
| April | 3.0% | -1.1 |
| May | 2.3% | -2.1 |
| June | 2.7% | -1.3 |
| July | 2.9% | -1.7 |
| August | 2.5% | -2.8 |
| September | 2.8% | -0.9 |
| October | 3.1% | -0.7 |
| November | 2.7% | -1.4 |
| December | 2.8% | -0.6 |
| Average | 2.9% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.