Bahrain’s annual inflation rose to 1.4% in April 2026 from 1.1% in the previous month. This marked the highest level since June 2024, as prices increased faster in transport (10.0% vs 8.7% in March), along with a sharp rebound in recreation and culture costs (3.4% vs -18.0%). At the same time, deflation eased in alcoholic beverages and tobacco (-0.2% vs -1.3%), health (-0.1% vs -0.3%), communication (-0.8% vs -1.3%), and restaurants and hotels (-0.3% vs -0.4%). Meanwhile, prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages declined (-0.1% vs 2.8%), while deflation persisted in clothing and footwear (-14.0% vs -10.1%), housing and utilities (-2.1% vs -2.0%), and furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance (steady at -2.2%). Price growth also slowed in miscellaneous goods and services (4.1% vs 5.0%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices were unchanged in April, following a 0.4% increase in March.