Colombia's food inflation hits 7.31% annually, highest in three years

FinanceColombiaNoticias RCNNov 12, 2026, 8:33 AMAI summary

Food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation in Colombia rose to 7.31% annually in October, up from 6.74% in September, its highest level in three years, according to DANE. The division rose 0.19% for the month. Potatoes rose 8.3% versus September, plantains 6.1% and eggs 3.1%; on an annual basis potatoes are up 98% and tomatoes 44%. Economist David Cubides warned that weather could keep pressure on prices and estimated food inflation would approach 9% by year-end.

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DANE reported food and non-alcoholic beverages rose from 6.74% to 7.31% annually in October, the highest in three years.
For the month the division rose 0.19%, compared with a 0.35% drop in October 2025.
Potatoes rose 8.3% monthly and are up 98% annually; tomatoes 44% annually and eggs 3.1% monthly.

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