KUWAIT CITY, May 21: The Central Statistical Administration (CSA) reported Tuesday that Kuwait’s consumer price index (CPI) rose by 2.25 percent year-on-year in April, reflecting an increase in the prices of several key sectors.

The CSA told KUNA that the monthly inflation rate increased slightly by 0.15 percent in April compared to March. The annual CPI increase was driven by price rises in food, health, clothing, and education, while transportation costs declined.

According to the data, the CPI for the "Food and Beverages" group rose by 4.61 percent in April compared to the same month last year. The "Cigarettes and Tobacco" group remained stable.

Prices in the "Clothing" category rose by 4.10 percent, while the "Housing Services" group recorded a 0.74 percent increase. The "Home Furnishings" group saw a 3.46 percent rise.

The "Health" sector experienced a 3.79 percent increase in prices, while the "Transportation" group recorded a 1.05 percent decrease compared to April 2024.

The CPI for the "Communications" category rose by 0.64 percent annually. Prices in the "Entertainment and Culture" group increased by 1.92 percent, and the "Education" sector saw a 0.87 percent rise.

The "Restaurants and Hotels" group registered an annual increase of 1.50 percent, while the "Miscellaneous Goods and Services" category rose by 4.9 percent.

Excluding the "Food and Beverages" group, the CSA noted that Kuwait’s inflation rate increased by 1.69 percent on an annual basis in April and by 0.08 percent on a monthly basis.