Colombia's annual food inflation reached 7.31% in October, driven by potatoes

FinanceColombiaDiario del SurNov 12, 2026, 12:24 PMAI summary

DANE reported that the food and non-alcoholic beverages division posted an annual variation of 7.31% in the latest statistical release. Potatoes accumulated an interannual increase of close to 98%, driven by adverse weather factors, higher costs for agricultural inputs such as fertilizers and pesticides, and logistical difficulties on tertiary roads. Plantains, cassava and eggs also rose, while some fresh fruits, onions and cooking oils posted slight monthly declines.

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Annual inflation for food and non-alcoholic beverages stood at 7.31%, according to DANE.
Potatoes accumulated an interannual increase of close to 98%, nearly doubling their price from a year earlier.
Weather factors, costlier agricultural inputs and logistical difficulties explain the surge.

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Colombia's annual food inflation reached 7.31% in October, driven by potatoes

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