FX.co ★ Chile Producer Inflation Accelerates to Eight-Month High

In September 2025, Chile experienced a notable acceleration in producer prices, increasing by 9.5% compared to the same period in the previous year. This rise, up from 8.9% in August, represents the fastest growth observed since January. The primary driver of this trend was a significant 21.2% increase in utility costs, following a 20.8% rise in the prior month. Mining prices also saw a considerable ascent, growing by 12.1% after an 11.7% increase in August, buoyed by an 11.5% rise in copper prices. Additionally, manufacturing inflation intensified, reaching 2.1% from 1.3%. On a month-to-month basis, producer prices rose by 1.7%, building on a 0.3% rise in August.