Sharp Increase in the Consumer Price Index in the West Bank during April 2026

SadaNews - Sharp increase in the Consumer Price Index in the West Bank during April 2026

The Consumer Price Index in the West Bank recorded a sharp increase of 2.08% due to the repercussions of the American-Israeli-Iranian war, which led to rising prices of fuels, gas, transportation, and shipping costs, reflecting on prices of various goods. The index also recorded an increase of 0.73% in Jerusalem J1, contrasted by a sharp decline of 4.41% in the Gaza Strip during April 2026 compared to March 2026, due to a state of market instability, which ultimately caused the overall Consumer Price Index in Palestine to decline by 0.75%.

The Consumer Price Index recorded a decline of 0.75% in Palestine during April 2026 compared to March 2026, due to declines in the prices of dried vegetables by 20.69%, potatoes by 20.60%, fresh vegetables by 16.47%, fresh chicken by 6.22%, gas by 4.35%, alternatives to sugar and other sugars by 3.28%, fresh meats by 3.19%, and "Kumaj" bread by 2.11%. The main reason was the drop in prices of these goods in the Gaza Strip.

Comparing prices from April 2026 to April 2025, data indicates a decline in the Consumer Price Index in Palestine by 21.78% (specifically, a drop of 42.84% in the Gaza Strip, while the index rose by 3.64% in the West Bank and by 3.45% in Jerusalem J1).

Consumer Price Index across Palestinian regions:

The Consumer Price Index in the Gaza Strip recorded a sharp decline of 4.41% during April 2026 compared to March 2026, due to a state of instability in the sector's markets where essential consumer goods saw significant price drops.

Prices of the following goods dropped significantly in the Gaza Strip, averaging as follows: potatoes 9 shekels/kg, dried onions 10 shekels/kg, dried garlic, zucchini, and eggplant 13 shekels/kg each, greenhouse tomatoes 14 shekels/kg, hot peppers 39 shekels/kg, cabbage and cauliflower 8 shekels/kg each, greenhouse cucumbers 12 shekels/kg, bread 1.83 shekels/kg, frozen veal 41 shekels/kg, chicken 27 shekels/kg, 12 kg gas cylinder 593 shekels, coffee 102 shekels/kg, and sugar 5 shekels/kg.

Sharp Increase in the Cost of Living Index in the West Bank:

The Consumer Price Index in the West Bank recorded a sharp increase of 2.08% during April 2026 compared to March 2026, attributed to the rise in prices of liquid fuel used as car fuel "diesel" by 40.94%, gas prices by 31.60%, eggs by 18.26%, dried vegetables by 15.77%, liquid fuel used as car fuel "gasoline" by 14.76%, fresh fruits by 10.71%, potatoes by 8.50%, fresh meats by 1.83%, and vegetable oils by 1.50%.

The prices of the following goods increased in the West Bank, averaging: diesel 8.40 shekels/liter, gas cylinder 101 shekels for 12 kg, eggs 21 shekels per 2 kg carton, dried onions and potatoes 4 shekels/kg each, dried garlic 15 shekels/kg, gasoline "95" 7.90 shekels/liter, oranges and lemons 4 shekels/kg, bananas 9 shekels/kg, pomegranates 15 shekels/kg, avocados 13 shekels/kg, fresh lamb 101 shekels/kg, fresh veal 71 shekels/kg, and olive oil 43 shekels/kg.

Increase in the Cost of Living Index in Jerusalem J1:

The Consumer Price Index in Jerusalem J1 recorded an increase of 0.73% during April 2026 compared to March 2026, due to the rise in potato prices by 18.92%, dried vegetables by 14.45%, liquid fuel used as car fuel "diesel" by 14.18%, "gasoline" by 11.91%, fresh fruits by 9.07%, rice by 3.16%, and gas by 1.71%.

Prices of the following goods increased in Jerusalem J1, averaging: dried onions and potatoes 5 shekels/kg each, diesel 7.89 shekels/liter, gasoline "95" 8.30 shekels/liter, oranges 5 shekels/kg, lemons 7 shekels/kg, bananas and avocados 13 shekels/kg each, short grain rice 170 shekels/25 kg, and gas cylinder 140 shekels for 12 kg.