Full coverage· Economy· Updated 15 Oct, 19:48

Israel's Consumer Price Index Drops 0.5% in September, Housing Prices Decline

Israel's Consumer Price Index fell by 0.5% in September, with annual inflation rising to 1.6%. Housing prices declined by 0.6% in July-August 2026 compared to the previous period, with year-over-year decreases across all districts. Rents saw increases for both existing and new tenants.

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What happened

01Israel's Consumer Price Index decreased by 0.5% in September.
02Annual inflation in Israel rose to 1.6% in September.
03Housing prices for apartment purchases fell by 0.6% in July-August 2026.
04Rents increased by 2.4% for existing tenants and 5.6% for new tenants.
05Fresh vegetables and educational services saw the largest price increases.
06Culture, entertainment, and transportation prices experienced the biggest drops.

The share of subsidized housing transactions rose to 45.8% in the reporting period.

Translated and summarized by baba from Vesty, the latest report. Read Vesty’s original