Chile’s producer prices rose 17.7% year-on-year in April 2026, up from a 14.8% increase in March, largely reflecting higher mining costs. The mining sector recorded the steepest gains, with prices jumping 30.8% amid a 30.9% surge in copper producer prices. In comparison, utility prices climbed 3.7%, while manufacturing prices advanced 3.8%. On a monthly basis, the producer price index increased 1.6%, bringing the cumulative rise for the year to 5.2%.