NESG projects inflation to average 15.5% in H2’26

5 percent in the second half of 2026, bringing full-year gross domestic product (GDP) growth to approximately 4.“Moreover, manufacturing activity is expected to sustain growth momentum as lower inflation, continued exchange rate stability, and improved foreign exchange liquidity ease production constraints and strengthen business confidence,” the NESG said.

NESG said the oil sector is expected to sustain its growth, supported by improved domestic crude oil production, reflecting better security conditions and the gradual implementation of upstream reforms.