Riyadh-Mubasher: The inflation rate in Saudi Arabia decreased to 4.2% in April as compared to 4.3% in March, according to a statement issued by the Saudi General Authority for Statistics.

KSA’s cost of living index inched up 0.2% to reach 137.6 points in April, compared to 137.3 points in March, the statement added.

Furthermore, the tobacco segment advanced the other groups by rising 20.6% in April.