Medellín posts third straight month of annual inflation above 7%: 7.11% in October

FinanceColombiaBlu RadioNov 10, 2026, 2:20 PMAI summary

According to DANE, annual inflation in Medellín reached 7.11% in October, above the national average of 6.30%. The city completed three consecutive months above 7% (7.07% in August and 7.04% in September). Housing, water, electricity, gas and fuels account for 34% of local inflation, while food and non-alcoholic beverages add another 29%. In October prices rose 0.22% in the city, versus 0.20% nationally.

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Medellín recorded 7.11% annual inflation in October, versus 6.30% nationally, according to DANE.
The city has spent three consecutive months above 7%: 7.07% in August and 7.04% in September.
Housing and utilities account for 34% of local inflation; food and non-alcoholic beverages, 29%.

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Medellín posts third straight month of annual inflation above 7%: 7.11% in October

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