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Consumer prices dip in May as home prices fall, rents keep rising
How 13 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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First reported by Srugim · Jun 15, 2026
What happened
Israel’s consumer price index fell 0.3% in May, keeping annual inflation at 1.9%. Apartment prices declined overall, but rents continued to rise sharply, especially for new tenants.
- 01Consumer prices fell 0.3% in May, while annual inflation stayed at 1.9%.
- 02Fresh fruit and transportation led the monthly price declines.
- 03Average apartment prices dropped 0.3%, led by a 2% fall in Jerusalem.
- 04Home prices rose in the Central District and Tel Aviv.
- 05Rent increases reached 6.8% for new tenants and 2.5% for renewals.
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Full coverage · 13 outlets
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Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 15, 2026
Consumer prices dip in May as home prices fall, rents keep rising
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 15, 2026
Israel’s consumer price index falls 0.3% in May as rents for new tenants jump
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 15, 2026
Israeli inflation eases as consumer prices fall 0.3% and home prices keep sliding
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