# Economic indicators in Lebanon and Palestine

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/economic-indicators-in-lebanon-and-palestine
> Updated: 2026-09-06T05:59:10.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In late August 2026, economic indicators for Lebanon and Palestine showed rising costs and shifting production trends. In Lebanon, food prices increased by approximately 14.5% year-on-year in July 2026, driven by a heavy reliance on imports and rising regional costs for energy, transport, and shipping.

In Palestine, the Producer Price Index rose by 1.61% in July 2026 compared to June, with agricultural prices specifically increasing by 3.00%. By early September, data indicated that the Palestinian industrial production index also grew by 0.94% during July 2026. This industrial growth was largely supported by a 9.19% increase in electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning supply activities, despite declines in pharmaceutical, tobacco, chemical, and food product manufacturing.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: Palestine industrial production index rises in July 2026

Palestinian industrial production rose by 0.94% in July 2026, driven by electricity and gas supplies, despite declines in food and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/palestine-industrial-production-index-rises-in-july-2026

### 2026-08-29: Rising food and producer prices reported in Lebanon and Palestine

Food prices in Lebanon rose 14.5% in July 2026 due to import dependencies and rising shipping costs, while Palestine reported a 1.61% increase in its Producer Price Index.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rising-food-and-producer-prices-reported-in-lebanon-and-palestine

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