Doha, November 02 (QNA) - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for August 2026 rose 0.52% from July 2026 to 103.31 points, amid ongoing regional challenges and pressure on supply chains, transport and logistics costs.

The increase was driven mainly by a 7.06% rise in Recreation, Sport and Culture, according to a statement released by the National Planning Council on Monday.

The data showed price stability in five major categories: Health, Education services, Information and Communication, Insurance and financial services, and Beverages and Tobacco remained at the previous month’s price level. Transport fell by 0.53%, and Clothing and footwear fell by 2.26%.

Meanwhile, six categories recorded month on month increases, mainly Recreation, Sport and Culture by 7.06%, Personal Care, Social Protection and Miscellaneous Goods and Services by 0.85%, and Restaurants and Accommodation services by 0.47%.

The Consumer Price Index is calculated using the enhanced methodology adopted by the National Planning Council, as part of its ongoing efforts to improve the quality, accuracy and comparability of index statistics. (QNA)