INIDE Reports on the Evolution of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in March 2026

Inflation in March, measured by the monthly variation of the CPI, was 0.37 percent (-0.30% in March 2025). Thus, accumulated inflation stood at 1.66 percent (0.83% as of March 2025).

INIDE Reports on the Evolution of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in March 2026

TL;DR

  • March inflation was 0.37% monthly, 1.66% accumulated, and 3.55% interannual.
  • Nine out of twelve CPI divisions showed positive price contributions.
  • Food and non-alcoholic beverages (0.62%) and Restaurants and hotels (0.63%) were the main drivers of inflation.
  • Transportation (-0.06%) and Communications (-0.04%) contributed negatively to the monthly variation.
  • Education division showed no price variation in March.