Gaza: A report by the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) showed a sharp increase in consumer prices in Gaza Strip in light of the resumption of Israeli aggression and the closure of commercial crossings for the second consecutive month.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, the Israeli occupation resumed its aggression against the Gaza Strip, along with closing the commercial crossings. This situation has led to the scarcity of basic commodities in Gaza's markets, such as chicken, meat, fruits, dairy, cheese, and eggs, as these goods were prevented from entering Gaza during April 2025.
Consequently, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Gaza surged sharply by 75.59% compared to March 2025. In contrast, the CPI showed a slight increase of 0.24% in Jerusalem J1, and a decrease of 0.13% in the West Bank, contributing to a general increase of 30.72% in Palestine's consumer price index.
The fluctuations in the Palestinian CPI for April 2025 were attributed to significant changes in the prices of specific expenditure subgroups. Notably, the price of salt rose by 195.35%, and eggs by 180.28%. Other significant increases included sugar and sugar substitutes at 170.68%, dried vegetables at 141.78%, and gas at 130.61%. Other goods such as potatoes, flour, vegetable oil, liquid fuel for cars, fresh vegetables, and fresh fruits also experienced considerable price hikes.
The Palestinian CPI for April 2025 saw an increase of 35.77% compared to April 2024, with a staggering 91.61% rise in the Gaza Strip, a 1.46% rise in Jerusalem J1, and a 0.28% increase in the West Bank.