Bananas, fruits, and meat were the foods that most drove annual inflation in March 2026
Bananas were the items that most drove annual inflation in March 2026. Photo: iStock
TL;DR
- Annual inflation in Colombia rose to 5.56% in March 2026, driven by food and services.
- Key contributors to inflation included bananas (38.97%), fresh fruits (14.64%), and beef (12.12%).
- Negative contributions came from electricity (-2.91%), fuel (-2.89%), and rice (-7.64%).
- Experts anticipate continued inflation due to climate, wage increases, fuel costs, and global events.
- The food basket's annual variation was 6.27%, heavily influenced by perishables.
- Services inflation increased to 6.80%, driven by communication and meals outside the home.