2024年12月,科威特的年通货膨胀率从上个月的2.36%上升到2.5%。这是自9月以来的最高读数,因为食品和饮料(5%对11月的4.66%)、住房服务(0.9%对0.57%)以及娱乐和文化(2.64%对2.42%)的价格加速上涨。此外,运输成本下降幅度较小(-1.47%对-1.89%)。与此同时,服装和鞋类(5.13%对5.54%)以及家居用品和维修设备(3.51%对4.05%)的通货膨胀有所缓和。按月计算,消费者价格指数上涨0.45%,为2023年6月以来的最高水平,此前同期上涨0.15%。
The annual inflation rate in Kuwait rose to 2.5% in December 2024, from 2.36% in the previous month. This marked the highest reading since September, as prices accelerated for food & beverages (5% vs 4.66% in November), housing services (0.9% vs 0.57%), and recreation & culture (2.64% vs 2.42%). Additionally, costs declined less for transport (-1.47% vs -1.89%). Meanwhile, inflation moderated for clothing & footwear (5.13% vs 5.54%) and home furnishings & maintenance equipment (3.51% vs 4.05%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 0.45%, marking the highest reading since June 2023, following a 0.15% gain in the preceding period.