RAMALLAH, March 12, 2026 (WAFA) – According to a report by Consumer Price Index (CPI) during February, 02/2026
Consumer goods prices return to increase in Gaza Strip during February 2026 as a result of market instability in Gaza Strip
The overall Consumer Price Index CPI for Palestine during February 2026 recorded an increase by 12.02% compared with January 2026 (37.92% in Gaza Strip, by 0.39% in Jerusalem J1*, and with a slight increase by 0.02% in the West Bank**).
The changes in Palestinian CPI during February 2026 were traced back to changes in prices of the following expenditure sub groups compared with previous month:
|
Sub Groups |
%Change |
|
Imported Cigarettes |
+ 161.75% |
|
Fresh Chicken |
+ 9.51% |
|
Eggs |
+ 7.59% |
|
Fresh Meat |
+ 4.13% |
|
Rice |
+ 4.01% |
The Palestinian CPI during February 2026 increased by 11.61% compared with February 2025 (31.32% in Gaza Strip, by 2.84% in Jerusalem J1*, and by 1.71% in the West Bank**).
Monthly percent changes in Consumer price index in Palestine for the period February 2025 – February 2026.
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