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%.