Inflation rises 2.29% in January, driven by shifts in commodity prices

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Inflation rises 2.29% in January, driven by shifts in commodity prices

AMMAN — The Department of Statistics (DoS) on Wednesday reported a 2.29 per cent year-on-year increase in the general consumer price index (inflation) for January, with the index rising from 109.72 points in January 2024 to 112.23 points.The monthly report indicated that the price surge was primarily driven by "significant" increases in key commodity groups, mainly personal