Israel’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 1.1% in April, the Central Bureau of Statistics said. Market expectations were an increase of 0.6-0.7%.
In the 12 months leading up to the end of April 2025, CPI rose 3.6%, compared to the 3.3% increase in the 12 months leading up to the end of March.
The notable rise in April was in transport items, up 4.9%. Culture and entertainment, 1.6% increase, 1.5% increase, 1.5% increase, and 0.6% increase in housing, 0.6% increase in garments and fresh fruits, respectively. Fresh vegetables fell by 1.0%, while furniture and household items fell by 0.5%.
In homes, rents rose 2.7% for tenants renewing existing leases. For new tenants, rents rose 4.7%.
The Home Construction Input Index rose 0.1% in April 2025 to 138.4 points. The index has increased by 3.6% per year.
A comparison of home prices from January 2025 to February 3, 2025 shows an increase of 0.1%. Prices rose 6.4% between February 2024 and March 2025. The rise affected all regions. Prices rose 11.8% in the northern region. 7.5% of Jerusalem. 7.3% of Tel Aviv. 7.0% in Haifa. 4.4% in the southern region and 3.2% in the central region.
Published by Globes, Israel Business News – En.globes.co.il – May 15, 2025.
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