Lebanon’s Inflation Rate increased 17.53% YOY by September 2026

According to the Central Administration of Statistics (CAS), Lebanon’s annual inflation rate rose to 17.53% in September 2026, up from 16.66% in August 2026. This slight acceleration in inflation reflects rising price pressures in key sectors alongside weaker consumer demand amid the economic uncertainty stemming from the renewed Israel-Hezbollah conflict. Inflation remains elevated as ongoing security concerns continue to weigh on economic activity.

^{Source: CAS, BLOMINVEST}

Notably, “Recreation, amusement and culture” which accounts for 2.4% of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) recorded a 43.61% Year-Over-Year (YOY) increase. Meanwhile, Water, Electricity, Gas and other Fuels (11.8% of CPI) rose by 38.91% YOY, while Education (6.6% of CPI) increased by 35.74% YOY over the same period.

The “Transportation” category, which accounts for 13.1% of the CPI, rose by 35.23% YOY, reflecting higher transportation costs amid fluctuations in fuel prices and rising operating expenses.

On monthly basis, Consumer Price Index (Inflation) increased by 1.35% in September 2026 compared to August 2026, reflecting persisting price pressures across several expenditure categories despite subdued consumer demand and ongoing economic uncertainty.