Producer Price Index in Oman rises by 4.1%

Muscat: The general Producer Price Index (PPI) in the Sultanate of Oman recorded a 4.1% increase in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to data released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information.

The mining and quarrying sector saw an 8.9% rise, primarily driven by a 9.2% increase in crude oil and natural gas prices. In contrast, prices of metal ores declined by 3.8%, while prices of stones and sand decreased by 0.6%.

Meanwhile, the manufacturing industries sector witnessed a 3.8% decline, mainly due to an 8.8% drop in prices of other transportable goods. On the other hand, prices of metal products, machinery, and equipment rose by 3.2%, while prices of food products, beverages, and textiles increased by 0.7%.

Additionally, electricity prices rose by 6.8%, and water prices increased by 5.7%.