Brazil Inflation Rate Edges Higher in June

2025-07-10 13:01 By Isabela Couto 1 min. read

Brazil’s annual inflation rate edged up to 5.35% in June 2025 from 5.32% in May, marking the ninth consecutive month above the central bank’s 4.5% target ceiling.

Inflation accelerated in several categories, including transport (5.11% vs 4.64%), housing (5.30% vs 4.53%), communication (2.16% vs 1.96%) and clothing (4.68% vs 3.92%).

In contrast, price growth slowed for food (6.66% vs 7.33%), healthcare (5.16% vs 5.66%), personal expenses (5.81% vs 5.87%), education (6.21% vs 6.27%), and household items (2.66% vs 2.77%).

On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.24% in June, slightly down from 0.26% in May.

With the implementation of the Red Flag Level 1 tariff in June—adding BRL 4.46 to electricity bills for every 100 kWh consumed—residential electricity prices rose 2.96%, making the largest upward contribution while prices for food fell 0.18%.



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