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. source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INDEC)

The Consumer Price Index in Argentina increased 2.10 percent in July of 2026 over the previous month. Inflation Rate MoM in Argentina averaged 3.76 percent from 2014 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 25.50 percent in December of 2023 and a record low of 0.20 percent in August of 2016. This page provides the latest reported value for - Argentina Inflation Rate MoM - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Argentina Inflation Rate MoM - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on August of 2026.

The Consumer Price Index in Argentina increased 2.10 percent in July of 2026 over the previous month. Inflation Rate MoM in Argentina is expected to be 2.00 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Argentina Inflation Rate MoM is projected to trend around 1.50 percent in 2027 and 1.60 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-07-14 07:00 PM
Inflation Rate MoM
Jun 1.9% 2.1% 1.9% 2.5%
2026-08-13 07:00 PM
Inflation Rate MoM
Jul 2.1% 1.9% 2% 2.2%
2026-09-10 07:00 PM
Inflation Rate MoM
Aug 2.1%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 12076.39 11826.41 points Jul 2026
Core Consumer Prices 12224.36 12010.32 points Jul 2026
Core Inflation Rate 32.20 31.80 percent Jul 2026
Core Inflation Rate MoM 1.80 1.60 percent Jul 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 13505.36 13213.15 points Jul 2026
CPI Transportation 12767.66 12531.80 points Jul 2026
Export Prices 206.60 192.20 points Jun 2026
Food Inflation 34.50 34.40 percent Jul 2026
GDP Deflator 134217.00 128918.60 points Mar 2026
Import Prices 142.30 129.80 points Jun 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 33.80 33.50 percent Jul 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 2.10 1.90 percent Jul 2026
Producer Prices 15898.50 15758.60 points Jul 2026
Producer Prices Change 31.30 34.00 percent Jul 2026


Argentina Inflation Rate MoM
Inflation Rate MoM measures month over month change in the price of goods and services.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
2.10 1.90 25.50 0.20 2014 - 2026 percent Monthly
NSA, 2016=100

News Stream
Argentina Monthly Inflation Edges Higher in July
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.
2026-08-13
Argentina Monthly Inflation Eases in June
Argentina's consumer price index rose 1.9% month-over-month in June 2026, easing from 2.1% in the previous month and matching market expectations. Seasonal prices increased 3.4%, reflecting higher prices for vegetables and tourism services, including airfares, hotels, and package holidays, partly offset by lower fruit prices. Regulated prices advanced 2.3%, led by electricity and public transportation. The largest monthly increase was recorded in recreation and culture, which rose 4.2% due to higher package holiday prices, followed by housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels, up 3.3%. Communications (0.9%) and clothing and footwear (0.4%) posted the smallest increases. Core inflation rose 1.6%, driven by higher prices for bread and cereals, pharmaceuticals, and housing rents. On an annual basis, consumer prices increased 33.5%.
2026-07-14
Argentina Inflation Rate Eases in May
Argentina's consumer price index rose 2.1% month-over-month in May 2026, easing from a 2.6% increase in April and coming slightly below market expectations of 2.3%. Seasonal prices posted the largest gain, rising 3.5%, driven by higher vegetable prices despite a decline in fruit prices. Regulated prices increased 2.4%, reflecting higher fuel, electricity, and water costs, while core inflation rose 1.9%, supported by increases in restaurant and catering services and pharmaceutical products. Among major categories, communication recorded the strongest increase, up 3.4% due to higher telephone service charges, followed by education, which advanced 2.9%. The smallest increases were seen in alcoholic beverages and tobacco (0.8%) and clothing and footwear (0.3%). Year-on-year, the CPI increased 33.2%.
2026-06-11