Colombia's inflation eases in October, but food prices accelerate

FinanceColombiaEl EspectadorNov 10, 2026, 7:01 AMAI summary

Annual inflation in Colombia eased slightly in October, but the 6.3% CPI still doubles the Banco de la República's target (3%, with a range of 2% to 4%). Food accelerated: its annual variation rose from 6.74% in September to 7.31%, and its contribution to the CPI went from 1.28% to 1.38%. Among the subclasses with the largest increases were potatoes (98%), tubers such as arracacha and yam (65.34%), tomatoes (44.03%) and beef (13.31%).

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Annual CPI stood at 6.3%, above the Banco de la República's 2% to 4% target range.
Food accelerated its annual variation from 6.74% in September to 7.31% in October.
Potatoes (98%), arracacha and yam (65.34%) and tomatoes (44.03%) led annual increases among subclasses.

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