Amman, Feb. 12 (Petra) – The Department of Statistics reported a 2.29% year-on-year increase in the general consumer price index (Inflation) for January 2025, with the index rising from 109.72 points in January 2024 to 112.23 points.

The monthly report indicates that the price surge was primarily driven by significant increases in key commodity groups. Notably, personal luggage prices escalated by 14.99%, tobacco and cigarettes by 12.73%, and meat and poultry by 8.71%. Additional upward pressures were seen in the prices of spices, food enhancers, and other foods (up 5.31%), along with a 4.96% rise in culture and entertainment expenditures.

Conversely, some commodity categories contributed to a moderating effect on overall inflation. Prices in the furniture, carpets, and bedding group declined by 3.57%, while clothing decreased by 2.42%. The fish and seafood group fell by 2.08%, and household appliances by 1.74%.

In addition to the year-on-year analysis, the report noted a 0.42% month-on-month increase in inflation, from 111.76 points in December 2024 to 112.23 points in January 2025.

The month-on-month inflation was largely influenced by rises in tobacco and cigarettes (up 5.61%), meat and poultry (up 5.12%), fruits and nuts (up 4.97%), water and sanitation (up 4.15%), and tea, coffee, and cocoa (up 2.06%).

//Petra// AO
12/02/2025 13:02:12