October inflation: CPI was 2.2% and accumulated 26.3% so far this year

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) recorded a monthly acceleration in October, although annual inflation continued its downward trend. The government highlighted that core inflation reached its lowest level in fifteen months, which is interpreted as a sign of deceleration in underlying price pressures and as an indication that economic measures are having an effect on stabilizing the macroeconomic outlook. The structure of the consumption basket reveals significant dispersion, with seasonal and regulated prices leading the monthly increases, driven by perishable food items and adjustments in utility tariffs. This distinction between volatile components and the underlying inflationary base is crucial for analyzing the true dynamics of prices, allowing identification of which sectors are responsible for temporary volatility and which reflect more permanent trends in the economy. This information is relevant to the field of open data because it demonstrates the importance of having official statistics that are disaggregated and accessible. Detailed analysis by category, region, and component enables researchers, journalists, and independent citizens to validate the government’s narrative, detect territorial disparities, and understand the differentiated impact of economic policies, thereby fostering transparency and the critical use of public information.

Source: elliberal.com.ar
Published on 2026-11-13

October inflation: CPI was 2.2% and accumulated 26.3% so far this year

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