Q2 2017 budget statement: (the fiscal deficit continues to show yearly declines).

Due to an increase in government revenue, by 6 percent, and a drop in expenses by 1 percent, year-on-year, the fiscal deficit declined to SR46.5 billion in Q2 2017, compared to SR58 billion a year ago. Continued yearly improvements in oil revenue helped lift overall government revenue in Q2 2017, whilst total government expenses dropped by 1 percent year-on-year in Q2 2017. This was largely a result of a drop in capital expenditure, which fell by 12 percent year-on-year, whereas current expenditure rose by 1 percent year-on-year.