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Israel's Consumer Prices Unexpectedly Drop in September, Driven by Entertainment and Transport

Consumer prices in Israel unexpectedly fell by 0.5% in September 2026, largely due to lower costs for entertainment and transport. However, prices for fresh vegetables and housing continued to rise.

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Israel's Consumer Prices Unexpectedly Drop in September, Driven by Entertainment and Transport — Illustration by baba

What happened

01Israeli consumer prices decreased by 0.5% in September 2026, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics.
02Entertainment and transport costs saw the largest price drops, falling 2.7% and 2.5% respectively.
03Fresh vegetables prices increased significantly by 6.6% in September.
04Annual inflation in Israel remained at 1.6% for the 12 months ending September 2026.
05Housing rental costs continued to rise, increasing by 0.4% in September.

Despite the monthly decrease, annual inflation stood at 1.6% over the past 12 months, indicating a persistent upward trend. The Central Bureau of Statistics reported these figures, highlighting uneven price dynamics across various consumer categories.

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