# Palestinian economic indicators and inflation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/palestinian-economic-indicators-and-inflation > Updated: 2026-10-14T08:26:50.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Economic data from 2026 indicates shifting trends in Palestine’s financial and consumer sectors. Banking reports show a 5% decline in consumer loan facilities, which fell to approximately $1.3 billion by the end of the second quarter compared to $1.4 billion at the end of 2025. Conversely, credit facilities for the industry and mining sectors increased to roughly $696 million during the same period, while agriculture and livestock lending remained stable at $178 million. Analysts attribute these lending shifts to client needs and risk levels amidst economic instability and trade restrictions. By September 2026, the consumer price index rose by 4.69% compared to August. This inflation was largely driven by an 11.36% price increase in the Gaza Strip, whereas the West Bank and Jerusalem saw much smaller rises of 0.53% and 0.44%, respectively. Significant price hikes were recorded for imported cigarettes, white flour, and fresh vegetables, alongside increases in education services and land passenger transport. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-14: Palestine consumer price index rises 4.69% in September Palestine's consumer price index rose by 4.69% in September 2026, driven largely by an 11.36% price surge in the Gaza Strip and rising costs for tobacco, flour, and fresh produce. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/palestine-consumer-price-index-rises-469-in-september ### 2026-09-19: Palestine consumer loan facilities decline by 5% Consumer loan facilities in Palestine decreased by 5% to $1.3 billion in Q2 2026, while credit for the industry and mining sectors saw an increase to $696 million. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/palestine-consumer-loan-facilities-decline-by-5 --- Cite as: Palestinian economic indicators and inflation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/palestinian-economic-indicators-and-inflation