14.04.202619:00:00UTC+00Argentina’s Inflation Eases Slightly in March, But CPI Still Above 30% YoY

Argentina’s consumer price inflation edged down in March 2026, but remained at extremely elevated levels on an annual basis. The country’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 32.6% year-over-year in March, a marginal slowdown from the 33.2% year-over-year increase recorded in February 2026.

The figures, updated on 14 April 2026, show that while inflationary pressures may be losing a bit of momentum, price growth continues to run well above levels typically associated with price stability. The current reading compares the change in prices in March 2026 to March 2025, while the previous figure reflected the change in February 2026 against February 2025.

The slight moderation suggests some tentative progress in curbing inflation, but the persistence of CPI growth above 30% year-over-year underscores the ongoing challenge for policymakers and households coping with rapidly rising living costs. Investors and analysts will be closely watching upcoming data to see whether this deceleration consolidates into a more durable disinflation trend.