Economics

Saudi Inflation Still Fueled by VAT Hike, Central Bank Says

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Saudi inflation is expected to rise during the first quarter compared to the same period the previous year due to the residual effect of an increase in value-added tax but should be little changed on the previous quarter, the kingdom’s central bankBloomberg Terminal said on Monday.

Consumer prices rose an annual 5.6% in the last three months of 2020.