Amman:Jordan's inflation rate experienced a 2.26 percent rise in the first nine months of this year compared to the same period in 2025. The annual inflation rate for September increased by 2.73 percent compared to the same month last year.

According to Qatar News Agency, the Jordanian Department of Statistics reported that the inflation rate in September rose by 0.16 percent compared to August. Despite the increase, inflation has remained within moderate ranges throughout the year.

The rise in inflation during the first nine months was primarily driven by higher prices in several categories. The Rents category contributed approximately 0.72 percentage points to the increase, followed by Transport at 0.66 percentage points, Oils and Fats at 0.27 percentage points, and Tobacco and Cigarettes at 0.17 percentage points.

In September, the year-on-year increase in prices was mainly influenced by the Transport group, which contributed 1.13 percentage points. This was followed by Rents at 0.76 percentage points and Oils and Fats at 0.29 percentage points.

Jordan's general Consumer Price Index (CPI) is calculated using a basket of 850 items, which includes 325 food items and 525 non-food items. The data is based on a survey of 3,400 establishments where prices of various goods and services are collected.