Official data released Wednesday by Jordan’s Department of Statistics revealed a rise in the country’s inflation rate, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) reaching 112.46 points during the first five months of 2025, compared to 110.29 points during the same period last year; an increase of 1.97%. According to the department’s monthly report, the cumulative rise in the CPI through the end of May 2025 was largely driven by price increases across several major consumer categories, including Personal belongings: up 19.44% and Tobacco and cigarettes: up 12.62%. On a monthly basis, the CPI for May 2025 stood at 112.77 points, compared to 110.58 points in May 2024, marking a year-on-year increase of 1.98%. (ICE AMMAN)

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