Argentina’s consumer price index rose 2.1% month-over-month in July 2026, up from 1.9% in June and slightly above forecasts of 2.0%.
Seasonal prices increased 4.5%, led by vegetables, tour packages and accommodation services, while regulated prices rose 2.1%, reflecting higher public transportation fares, private healthcare costs and electricity prices.
Recreation and Culture recorded the largest monthly increase at 5.0%, driven by higher tour packages and cultural services, followed by Restaurants and Hotels at 2.8%.
Across Greater Buenos Aires, the Northeast, Northwest, Pampas and Patagonia, Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages made the largest contribution to monthly inflation, driven by higher vegetable, dairy, bread and cereal prices.
Core CPI rose 1.8%, driven by higher housing rents and cultural services, partly offset by a decline in building maintenance fees following the removal of a 20% surcharge included in June.
