Argentina’s consumer price index rose 1.7% month-over-month in August 2026, easing from 2.1% in July, matching forecasts. Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels recorded the largest monthly increase at 2.8%, followed by education at 2.5%. Recreation and culture was unchanged, while clothing and footwear fell 0.6%. Food and non-alcoholic beverages made the largest contribution to monthly inflation across regions, driven by higher prices for vegetables, tubers, legumes, fruit, bread and cereals. Regulated prices rose 2.2%, led by increases in electricity, gas, public transportation and private healthcare costs. Seasonal prices fell 0.9%, as declines in tour packages and clothing were partly offset by higher prices for vegetables, tubers, legumes and fruit. Year-to-date inflation reached 21.3%. Core CPI increased 1.8%. source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INDEC)

The Consumer Price Index in Argentina increased 1.70 percent in August of 2026 over the previous month. Inflation Rate MoM in Argentina averaged 3.75 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 October of 2026.

The Consumer Price Index in Argentina increased 1.70 percent in August 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
2026-08-13 07:00 PM
Inflation Rate MoM
Jul 2.1% 1.9% 2% 2.2%
2026-09-10 07:00 PM
Inflation Rate MoM
Aug 1.7% 2.1% 1.7% 1.9%
2026-10-13 07:00 PM
Inflation Rate MoM
Sep 1.7% 1.9% 2%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 12276.77 12076.39 points Aug 2026
Core Consumer Prices 12445.80 12224.36 points Aug 2026
Core Inflation Rate 31.90 32.20 percent Aug 2026
Core Inflation Rate MoM 1.80 1.80 percent Aug 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 13885.49 13505.36 points Aug 2026
CPI Transportation 12965.12 12767.66 points Aug 2026
Export Prices 206.60 192.20 points Jun 2026
Food Inflation 34.90 34.50 percent Aug 2026
GDP Deflator 142197.20 134641.10 points Jun 2026
Import Prices 142.30 129.80 points Jun 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 33.50 33.80 percent Aug 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 1.70 2.10 percent Aug 2026
Producer Prices 16258.50 15898.50 points Aug 2026
Producer Prices Change 29.70 31.30 percent Aug 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
1.70 2.10 25.50 0.20 2014 - 2026 percent Monthly
NSA, 2016=100

News Stream
Argentina Monthly Inflation Eases in August
Argentina’s consumer price index rose 1.7% month-over-month in August 2026, easing from 2.1% in July, matching forecasts. Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels recorded the largest monthly increase at 2.8%, followed by education at 2.5%. Recreation and culture was unchanged, while clothing and footwear fell 0.6%. Food and non-alcoholic beverages made the largest contribution to monthly inflation across regions, driven by higher prices for vegetables, tubers, legumes, fruit, bread and cereals. Regulated prices rose 2.2%, led by increases in electricity, gas, public transportation and private healthcare costs. Seasonal prices fell 0.9%, as declines in tour packages and clothing were partly offset by higher prices for vegetables, tubers, legumes and fruit. Year-to-date inflation reached 21.3%. Core CPI increased 1.8%.
2026-09-10
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