Argentina’s consumer price pressures ticked up at the start of 2026, with the January Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 2.9% month-over-month, marginally above December’s 2.8% increase. The latest reading, updated on 10 February 2026, signals a slight acceleration in price growth as the country moves into the new year.
In December 2025, CPI rose 2.8% compared with November 2025, while January 2026’s 2.9% figure reflects the change versus December 2025. Although the month-over-month increase is modest, the data underscore that inflationary pressures remain persistent, offering little relief for households and policymakers watching for a more pronounced slowdown in price gains.
The comparison on a month-over-month basis highlights that, rather than stabilizing or easing, Argentina’s inflation has edged up at the margin, suggesting that underlying cost pressures have yet to materially abate. Investors and analysts are likely to scrutinize upcoming releases for signs of whether this uptick marks the start of a renewed inflationary push or a temporary fluctuation within a still-elevated price environment.
