Medellín tops 7% annual inflation for a third consecutive month

FinanceColombiaEl ColombianoNov 10, 2026, 6:49 AMAI summary

Medellín completed three consecutive months with annual inflation above 7% as of October, according to Dane: it went from 7.07% in August to 7.04% in September and 7.11% in October, above the national 6.30%. The city's monthly CPI variation was 0.22%, versus 0.20% nationwide. Recreation and culture (0.69%) and housing, water, electricity and gas (0.52%) led the increases; alcoholic beverages and tobacco (-0.31%) and restaurants and hotels (-0.10%) posted the largest declines.

In 35 seconds

Medellín's annual inflation was 7.11% in October, after 7.07% in August and 7.04% in September.
The city's indicator remains above the national rate, which closed October at 6.30%.
Recreation and culture (0.69%) and housing and utilities (0.52%) drove the 0.22% monthly rise.

Read the full story at El Colombiano

IASummary generated by artificial intelligence from a story by El Colombiano. It may contain errors: the original source prevails.

inflación
IPC
Dane
Medellín
precios

Comments

Be respectful. Comments reported by several people are hidden until a moderator reviews them.

You do not need an account to read, only to comment. Sign in with a code sent to your email or with your Google account. We only show the name you choose, never your email.

Keep reading

Colombia's inflation reached 6.30% annually in October, according to DANE
DANE reported that the October 2026 CPI posted an annual variation of 6.30%, with a monthly rise of 0.20% and a year-to-date accumulated rate of 5.94%. The annual figure edges up from 6.29% in September and exceeds the 5.51% of October 2025. Recreation and culture led the monthly increase (0.44%), while furniture and household goods was the only division with a negative variation (-0.03%).
FinanceColombiaMinuto 307:48 AMAI
Colombia's inflation eases in October, but food prices accelerate
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%).
FinanceColombiaEl Espectador7:01 AMAI
Inflation in Colombia: Armenia leads annual price growth at 7.29% and Cartagena posts the highest monthly figure
Dane reported that annual inflation in Colombia stood at 6.30% in October 2026, slightly above the 6.29% of September, with a monthly variation of 0.20%. By city, Armenia recorded the highest annual inflation (7.29%), followed by Santa Marta (6.88%), Pereira (6.82%) and Cali (6.68%). In the monthly figure, Cartagena led with 0.59%. Valledupar had the lowest annual variation (4.02%). The indicator remains above the Banco de la República's target range of between 2% and 4%.
FinanceColombiaEl Tiempo6:41 AMAI
Potato prices surged 98% and pushed Colombia's annual inflation to 6.30% in October
According to Dane, Colombia's October 2026 CPI posted an annual variation of 6.30% and a monthly variation of 0.20%. Restaurants and hotels, education, health and food exceeded the national average. Potatoes rose 98% year on year, fresh fruit 15.90% and beef 13.31%. Annual core inflation slowed from 6.03% to 5.91%. Armenia led among cities at 7.29%, followed by Bucaramanga (7.15%) and Medellín (7.11%).
FinanceColombiaEl Colombiano6:00 AMAI

Medellín tops 7% annual inflation for a third consecutive month

In 35 seconds

Comments

Keep reading

Colombia's inflation reached 6.30% annually in October, according to DANE

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

Inflation in Colombia: Armenia leads annual price growth at 7.29% and Cartagena posts the highest monthly figure

Potato prices surged 98% and pushed Colombia's annual inflation to 6.30% in October