The Sultanate of Oman's trade balance recorded a surplus of RO 2.454 billion by the end of May 2025. This represents a 38.5% decrease compared to the same period in 2024, which saw a surplus of RO 3.989 billion.Preliminary statistics issued by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) show a 9.6% decrease in the total value of commodity exports, reaching RO 9.639 billion by the end of May 2025, compared to RO 10.659 billion in the corresponding period of 2024.This decline is primarily attributed to a 15.2% decrease in Oman's oil and gas exports, which amounted to RO 6.315 billion by the end of May 2025, compared to RO 7.444 billion in the same period of 2024.In contrast, Oman's non-oil commodity exports witnessed a notable 7.2% growth, reaching RO 2.701 billion by the end of May 2025, compared to RO 2.521 billion in the same period of 2024.However, re-exports from Oman recorded a 10.3% decrease by the end of May 2025, amounting to RO 623 million comp... Details

Oman's total refinery production saw a growth of 1.6 percent by the end of June 2025.However, MOGAS (motor gasoline) production in June 2025 saw a decrease of 17.1 percent compared to the previous month.Preliminary statistics from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) indicate that the production of Regular MOGAS (91) increased by 11.5 percent, reaching 8.6595 million barrels by the end of June 2025, compared to 7.7679 million barrels during the same period in 2024. Sales also rose by 2 percent to 6.9645 million barrels, compared to 6.8287 million barrels by the end of June 2024. Exports of Regular MOGAS increased by 6.1 percent to 1.4946 million barrels, up from 1.4084 million barrels by the end of June 2024.In contrast, production of MOGAS (95) saw a 2.2 percent decrease, reaching 6.4184 million barrels compared to 6.5595 million barrels during the same period in 2024. However, its sales increased slightly by 0.9 percent to 6.4696 million barrels, up from 6.4124 m... Details

The effective exchange rate index of the Omani Rial rose by 1.3% to 119.1 points by the end of May 2025, compared to 117.6 points during the same period last year.Preliminary data released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) showed significant growth in liquidity and lending indicators in the Sultanate of Oman by the end of May 2025.Local liquidity (M2) recorded a growth of 6.9%, reaching RO 25.376 billion by the end of May 2025, compared to RO 23.7307 billion in the same period of 2024.In contrast, currency issued saw a slight decrease of 0.8%, reaching RO 1.6142 billion by the end of May 2025, compared to RO 1.6267 billion during the same period of 2024.Meanwhile, narrow money supply (M1) increased by 13.9%, reaching RO 7.1483 billion, compared to RO 6.2751 billion by the end of May last year.The total loans and financing provided by commercial banks and Islamic windows amounted to RO 33.5629 billion, an 8% increase compared to the end of May 2024, when it wa... Details

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the Sultanate of Oman recorded a 0.82% increase in June 2025 compared to the same month last year, according to data released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).The report showed that personal goods and miscellaneous services led price increases with a 7.45% rise, followed by transportation (3.12%), and restaurants and hotels (1.39%).Statistics showed that health group prices rose by 0.76%, clothing and footwear prices by 0.6%, education prices rose by 0.07%, and housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuel prices saw a slight increase of 0.02%. In contrast, prices of the food and non-alcoholic beverages group decreased by 0.59%, and the furniture, household equipment, and maintenance group decreased by 0.25%. Prices of the culture and entertainment group decreased by 0.02%, and the tobacco group decreased slightly by 0.01%.Meanwhile, prices of the communications group remained stable without any change. Regardin... Details

The National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), in cooperation with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, carried out a public opinion survey entitled: "Beneficiaries' Satisfaction Survey on Social Housing Program Services in the Sultanate of Oman,"This survey which conducted during the period from 20th   to 24th July 2025 came as part of the national efforts aimed at improving the quality of housing services and enhancing the efficiency of housing support programs in line with the goals of Oman Vision 2040.The survey is also part of NCSI's broader efforts to support government entities with accurate and reliable data essential for informed decision-making. By conducting such surveys, NCSI enables policymakers to better understand the current state of services, gauge citizens' aspirations, and enhance the quality of evidence-based government decisions.Mahfoodh bin Salim Al-Musharafi, Director of the Public Opinion Measurement... Details

The number of visitors to the Wilayat of Al Jabal Al Akhdar in A'Dakhiliyah Governorate from January to the end of June 2025 reached 89,780, compared to 84,869 visitors during the same period in 2024,This rise in visitors during the first half of 2025 is attributed to the organization of several events in the Wilaya, such as the "Spring of the Mountain" event, which coincided with the rose harvest season.This is one of the most prominent annual events that contributed to attracting visitors and tourists from within and outside the Sultanate of Oman.The events, organized in collaboration between the A'Dakhiliyah Governorate Oice, the Department of Heritage and Tourism, and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Department in the governorate, helped boost tourism and introduce visitors to the value of Omani roses, their associated agricultural practices and traditional industries, as well as highlighting the cultural and natural heritage of Al Jabal Al Akhdar.Other n... Details