Kuwait inflation supported by food, services (opens original article in a new tab)

Kuwait's consumer price index increased 2.49% in May 2026 compared to the same month in 2025, driven by rising food, transport, and other service prices.

• Kuwait's inflation rate rose 2.49% in May 2026 compared to May 2025
• Food prices increased 5.96% year-on-year in May 2026
• Transport prices rose 4.46% year-on-year in May 2026