Prices of 89 Saudi goods, services rise in August

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Prices of 76 goods and services in Saudi Arabia declined year-on-year (YoY) in August, while prices of 89 out of 169 goods and services rose, official data issued by the Saudi General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) showed.

Out of the 92 food and beverages commodities, Al-Saffi yogurt reported the biggest rise of 33.33% YoY last month, followed by local tomatoes (22.38%).

The prices of local medium-sized potatoes saw the steepest drop of 24.11% YoY.

Out of the 38 construction commodities, three rose, while 35 others declined YoY.

Prices of eight fodder products rose YoY last month, while the cost of five other products fell annually.

In the clothes category, prices of nine out of 10 items increased YoY, while the remaining product registered an annual decline.

Prices of two out of four miscellaneous personal products climbed YoY in August, while one declined YoY.

Meanwhile, prices of four detergent products rose YoY in August.

Prices of two health services jumped last month, while the cost of the third service fell YoY.

As for maintenance and repair of personal transport equipment, two services rose YoY.

Prices of the two hotel and furnished apartment services rose in August compared to a year ago.

Under the tobacco categories, prices of Marlboro cigarettes edged down 0.14% YoY in August.

Details and Historical Data of Consumer Spending