Amman – The general consumer price index (inflation) increased by 1.56% in 2024, reaching 110.71 points compared to 109.02 points in 2023.
According to the monthly report by the Department of Statistics released today, the most notable categories that contributed to the rise in the cumulative consumer price index in 2024 compared to 2023 included personal luggage (up by 12.86%), water and sewage (up by 6.68%), union membership (up by 5.34%), tobacco and cigarettes (up by 4.07%), and rents (up by 3.83%).
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However, categories like furniture, carpets, and bedding saw a decrease of 1.91%, home textiles by 1.14%, fuel and lighting by 1.13%, and oils and fats by 1.09%.
The general consumer price index for December 2024 rose to 111.76 points, compared to 109.82 points in December 2023, reflecting an increase of 1.77%.
The report indicates that key contributors to the rise in the consumer price index in December 2024 compared to the same month in 2023 included personal luggage (up by 17.98%), vegetables and dried or canned legumes (up by 8.11%), tobacco and cigarettes (up by 6.75%), spices, food enhancers, and other foods (up by 5.90%), and culture and entertainment (up by 4.76%).
The index for December 2024 also rose to 111.76 points compared to 111.04 points in the previous month.
Notable categories contributing to the increase in the consumer price index for December 2024 compared to November 2024 included meat and poultry (up by 3.10%), household maintenance (up by 2.19%), rents (up by 2.04%), fruits and nuts (up by 1.57%), and tea, coffee, and cocoa (up by 0.83%).
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