Food leads price increases in 2026, with potatoes up nearly 80%

FinanceColombiaNoticias RCNNov 9, 2026, 6:09 PMAI summary

October inflation stood at 6.30%, according to the figure released on November 9, in an upward trend from 5.35% in January 2026. Food posted the largest increase of the year at 8%, followed by education (7.43%), restaurants and hotels (7.4%) and household goods (6.51%). David Cubides, head of research at Banco de Occidente, said potatoes are up nearly 80%, fruit 17% and beef 14%.

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October inflation was 6.30%, compared with 5.35% in January 2026
Food (8%), education (7.43%) and restaurants and hotels (7.4%) lead the year's increases
Potatoes are up nearly 80%, fruit 17% and beef 14%, according to Banco de Occidente

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Food leads price increases in 2026, with potatoes up nearly 80%

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