The Producer Price Index (PPI) in Saudi Arabia rose by 9.1% year-on-year in April 2026 compared to the same month last year, driven primarily by increased prices for manufactured goods, particularly refined petroleum products and chemicals, reflecting continued price pressures at production levels.

Data from the General Authority for Statistics showed that this increase resulted from a 9.7% rise in manufacturing sector prices, in addition to higher prices for electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning supplies, as well as increased prices for water supply, sewage, and waste management activities.

Refined petroleum products were the primary driver of the index, with their prices jumping 16.3% year-on-year. Prices for chemicals and chemical products, clothing, and food products also rose, albeit at varying rates.