Costa Rica Inflation Turns Positive at 0.34%
Costa Rica's consumer prices rose 0.34% in the 12 months to September, the first yearly rise since April 2025, the statistics institute INEC reported. The post Costa Rica Inflation Turns Positive at 0.34% appeared first on The Rio Times .
Costa Rica's inflation turned positive in September 2026, rising 0.34% over the past year. This marks the first annual increase since April 2025, ending a streak of 16 months of declining prices. The consumer price index (CPI) showed a 0.11% rise in September alone, following a 0.11% increase in August. Prices remain below the Central Bank's target of 3%, but the positive trend may still impact US tourists, retirees, and investors in the country.
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