Israeli Consumer Price Index Drops 0.5% in September
Translated & summarized from Davar by baba
Israel's Consumer Price Index fell by 0.5% in September 2026, driven by lower prices in culture, entertainment, and transportation. Fresh vegetables and education services saw price increases. The annual inflation rate for the twelve months ending September 2026 was 1.6%. The housing price index also decreased during the month.
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- Israel's Consumer Price Index decreased by 0.5% in September 2026.
- Culture and entertainment prices dropped by 2.7%, and transportation costs fell by 2.5%.
- Fresh vegetable prices increased by 6.6% in September.
- Annual inflation stood at 1.6% for the twelve months ending September 2026.
- The housing price index declined by 0.6% in September.
Israel's Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased by 0.5% in September 2026 compared to August 2026, the Central Bureau of Statistics announced on Thursday. Significant price drops were observed in culture and entertainment, which fell by 2.7%, transportation by 2.5%, and clothing and footwear by 0.9%. Conversely, notable price increases occurred in fresh vegetables, up 6.6%, and education services, up 0.8%. Food prices saw a decrease of 0.4%, while rental prices rose by 0.4%. Separately, the housing price index, which is not part of the CPI, declined by 0.6%. Over the past twelve months, from September 2025 to September 2026, the CPI has risen by 1.6%.
