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Times of Oman
3 days ago
- Business
- Times of Oman
Oman's total refinery production rises by 1.6%
Muscat: 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 million barrels by the end of June 2024. Exports of MOGAS-95 achieved a 20.6 percent growth, reaching 690,700 barrels compared to 572,800 barrels in the same period last year. The production of Gas Oil (Diesel) recorded a 3.8 percent increase, reaching 16.6214 million barrels, compared to 16.0166 million barrels by the end of June 2024. Sales also rose by 5.8 percent to 7.2137 million barrels, compared to 6.8202 million barrels in the same period last year. However, its exports decreased by 5.5 percent, registering 8.5506 million barrels compared to 9.0521 million barrels by the end of June 2024. Jet fuel production experienced a 13.1 percent decrease, registering 4.9458 million barrels compared to 5.6923 million barrels for the same period in 2024. Its sales also declined by 6.4 percent to 1.8676 million barrels, compared to 1.9953 million barrels last year. Exports decreased by 16.3 percent, reaching 3.019 million barrels compared to 3.605 million barrels by the end of June 2024. As for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) production, it saw a slight increase of 0.2 percent, reaching 3.7645 million barrels, compared to 3.7556 million barrels during the same period in 2024. Its sales rose by 22.2 percent to 1.9444 million barrels, against 1.5912 million barrels for the same period in 2024, while its exports decreased by 60.3 percent, reaching 111,500 barrels compared to 280,700 barrels by the end of June 2024. Regarding petrochemicals, statistics showed that Benzene production increased by 3.1 percent, registering 86,000 metric tonnes, compared to 83,500 metric tonnes for the same period in 2024. Paraxylene production achieved a 6.8 percent growth, registering 283,000 metric tonnes by the end of June 2025, against 265,100 metric tonnes by the end of June 2024. Polypropylene recorded the highest production growth rate at 73.4 percent, reaching 176,600 metric tonnes compared to 101,800 metric tonnes during the same period last year. Despite this, its sales decreased by 9.2 percent, registering 15,400 metric tonnes compared to 17,000 metric tonnes in the same period last year. In terms of exports, Benzene exports increased by 0.4 percent by the end of June 2025, registering 81,900 metric tonnes compared to 81,500 metric tonnes by the end of June 2024. Paraxylene exports recorded significant growth of 22.8 percent, reaching 312,700 metric tonnes compared to 254,700 metric tonnes in the same period last year. Polypropylene exports also showed remarkable growth of 61.6 percent, reaching 131,200 metric tonnes compared to 81,200 metric tonnes in the same period of 2024.
Zawya
3 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Oman's inflation in June rises by 0.82%
Muscat: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the Sultanate of Oman rose by 0.82 percent in June 2025 compared to the same month in 2024, according to data released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). The data showed that the personal goods and miscellaneous services group topped the groups with the highest increase, at 7.45 percent, followed by the transportation group at 3.12 percent, and then the restaurants and hotels group at 1.39 percent. Statistics showed that health group prices rose by 0.76 percent, clothing and footwear prices by 0.6 percent, education prices rose by 0.07 percent, and housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuel prices saw a slight increase of 0.02 percent. In contrast, prices of the food and non-alcoholic beverages group decreased by 0.59 percent, and the furniture, household equipment, and maintenance group decreased by 0.25 percent. Prices of the culture and entertainment group decreased by 0.02 percent, and the tobacco group decreased slightly by 0.01 percent. Meanwhile, prices of the communications group remained stable without any change. Regarding food and non-alcoholic beverage prices in June 2025 compared to the same month in 2024, a number of subgroups increased. The food products group not classified as another item topped the list of increases, with a 3.83 percent increase, followed by the sugar, jam, honey, and sweets group, which rose by 3.31 percent, and the milk, cheese, and eggs group, which rose by 1.84 percent. The prices of the oils and fats group also rose by 1.65 percent, the meat group by 0.74 percent, and the bread and cereals group, which recorded an increase of 0.62 percent. While vegetable prices decreased by 8.06 percent, followed by fish and seafood, which decreased by 3.84 percent, fruit prices decreased by 0.45 percent, and non-alcoholic beverages decreased by 0.19 percent. The data showed that Al Dakhiliyah Governorate recorded the highest inflation rate among the Sultanate of Oman's governorates until the end of June 2025, compared to the same period last year, with an inflation rate of 1.76 percent. It was followed by Al Dhahirah Governorate with a rate of 1.57 percent, then South Al Sharqiyah Governorate with a rate of 1.4 percent, Musandam Governorate with an inflation rate of 1.34 percent, and Al Wusta Governorate with a rate of 1.22 percent. Al Buraimi Governorate recorded an inflation rate of 0.83 percent, Muscat Governorate recorded 0.82 percent, North Al Batinah Governorate recorded 0.28 percent, and Dhofar Governorate recorded 0.13 percent. South Al Batinah Governorate recorded the lowest inflation rate of 0.1 percent, while North Al Sharqiyah Governorate witnessed a slight decline in its inflation rate of 0.01 percent.
Times of Oman
5 days ago
- Business
- Times of Oman
Oman's inflation in June rises by 0.82%
Muscat: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the Sultanate of Oman rose by 0.82 percent in June 2025 compared to the same month in 2024, according to data released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). The data showed that the personal goods and miscellaneous services group topped the groups with the highest increase, at 7.45 percent, followed by the transportation group at 3.12 percent, and then the restaurants and hotels group at 1.39 percent. Statistics showed that health group prices rose by 0.76 percent, clothing and footwear prices by 0.6 percent, education prices rose by 0.07 percent, and housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuel prices saw a slight increase of 0.02 percent. In contrast, prices of the food and non-alcoholic beverages group decreased by 0.59 percent, and the furniture, household equipment, and maintenance group decreased by 0.25 percent. Prices of the culture and entertainment group decreased by 0.02 percent, and the tobacco group decreased slightly by 0.01 percent. Meanwhile, prices of the communications group remained stable without any change. Regarding food and non-alcoholic beverage prices in June 2025 compared to the same month in 2024, a number of subgroups increased. The food products group not classified as another item topped the list of increases, with a 3.83 percent increase, followed by the sugar, jam, honey, and sweets group, which rose by 3.31 percent, and the milk, cheese, and eggs group, which rose by 1.84 percent. The prices of the oils and fats group also rose by 1.65 percent, the meat group by 0.74 percent, and the bread and cereals group, which recorded an increase of 0.62 percent. While vegetable prices decreased by 8.06 percent, followed by fish and seafood, which decreased by 3.84 percent, fruit prices decreased by 0.45 percent, and non-alcoholic beverages decreased by 0.19 percent. The data showed that Al Dakhiliyah Governorate recorded the highest inflation rate among the Sultanate of Oman's governorates until the end of June 2025, compared to the same period last year, with an inflation rate of 1.76 percent. It was followed by Al Dhahirah Governorate with a rate of 1.57 percent, then South Al Sharqiyah Governorate with a rate of 1.4 percent, Musandam Governorate with an inflation rate of 1.34 percent, and Al Wusta Governorate with a rate of 1.22 percent. Al Buraimi Governorate recorded an inflation rate of 0.83 percent, Muscat Governorate recorded 0.82 percent, North Al Batinah Governorate recorded 0.28 percent, and Dhofar Governorate recorded 0.13 percent. South Al Batinah Governorate recorded the lowest inflation rate of 0.1 percent, while North Al Sharqiyah Governorate witnessed a slight decline in its inflation rate of 0.01 percent.
Times of Oman
22-07-2025
- Times of Oman
Over 89,000 visitors to Al Jabal Al Akhdar in 1st half of 2025
Al Jabal Al Akhdar: 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, marking an increase of 5.8%, according to statistics released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information. This rise in visitors during the first half of 2025 is attributed to the organisation 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 Office, 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 notable events, such as the "Rumana" event, also played a role. Statistics revealed that the number of Omani visitors to Al Jabal Al Akhdar in the first half of 2025 reached 26,605, while visitors from GCC countries exceeded 6,000. The data issued by the National Centre for Statistics and Information also showed that the number of visitors from other Arab nationalities reached 4,998, while foreign nationals accounted for the largest share of visitors at 51,710. It is worth noting that Al Jabal Al Akhdar is one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the Sultanate of Oman, known for its moderate summer climate. The availability of numerous hotel facilities, rest houses, and tourist lodges, along with the hosting of various events, has contributed to attracting tourists. Al Jabal Al Akhdar is also considered one of the most important destinations for ecotourism and adventure tourism. Visitors can enjoy various activities such as hiking through valleys, exploring caves, and mountain climbing, which also provide opportunities to experience the local culture in the Wilaya villages, further enhancing its appeal as a comprehensive tourist destination.
Zawya
22-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Mobile subscriptions in Oman cross 8.1mln
Muscat – Mobile service subscriptions in Oman have risen to 8,130,355, exceeding the country's population of 5,315,155. On average, each person in Oman now has 1.53 mobile subscriptions, according to the latest figures from National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). The data indicates robust growth in the telecommunications sector, supported by expanding digital services and increased adoption of smart technologies. Active postpaid mobile subscriptions rose 5.6% year-on-year to 1,239,509 by the end of May 2025. Prepaid mobile subscriptions also grew, increasing 3.1% to 5,335,847. Subscriptions in the Internet of Things (IoT) category recorded the highest growth – 118.7% – to 1,554,999. Overall, mobile service subscriptions increased 15.2% compared to the same period in 2024. Active mobile broadband subscriptions totalled 5,414,124 by the end of May 2025. Fixed broadband services saw a 2.6% rise to 588,015 subscriptions. Fibre optic connections grew 11.4% to 339,279, while fixed 5G subscriptions rose 2.1% to 215,850. In contrast, fixed 4G subscriptions dropped 38.1% to 19,654. Digital subscriber line (DSL) subscriptions declined sharply – 50.8% – to 11,806. Satellite Internet subscriptions decreased 2.1% to 653. Other types of Internet services – including those delivered via power lines, Ethernet and leased lines – fell 12% to 773 subscriptions. © Apex Press and Publishing Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
