The rise in Saudi inflation to 5.7% y/y in May is likely to be followed by another increase in June, but the headline rate will fall sharply in July to around 1.0-1.5% y/y as the effects of last year’s VAT hike fade. Inflation will probably remain subdued over the rest of this year and through 2022-23.
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