Israel's Consumer Price Index Drops 0.5% in September, Housing Prices Decline
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Israel's Consumer Price Index fell by 0.5% in September 2026, with a 1.6% increase over the previous twelve months. Key price decreases were seen in culture, entertainment, and transportation, while fresh vegetables and education services experienced price hikes. Rental prices also saw a slight increase.
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- Israel's Consumer Price Index decreased by 0.5% in September 2026.
- The CPI rose by 1.6% in the twelve months leading up to September 2026.
- Culture and entertainment prices dropped by 2.7% in September.
- Transportation costs fell by 2.5% during the same period.
- Fresh vegetable prices increased by 6.6% in September.
- Rental prices saw a 0.4% increase in September.
Israel's Consumer Price Index (CPI) saw a decrease of 0.5% in September 2026 compared to August 2026. Over the past twelve months, from September 2025 to September 2026, the CPI rose by 1.6%.
Significant price drops were observed in several categories. Culture and entertainment prices fell by 2.7%, transportation costs decreased by 2.5%, and clothing and footwear prices were down by 0.9%. Additionally, prices for food and furniture and household equipment each declined by 0.4%.
Conversely, notable price increases occurred in fresh vegetables, which rose by 6.6%. Education services saw a price hike of 0.8%, and rental prices increased by 0.4%.
