Colombia’s consumer price index (CPI) accelerated in August 2026, with month‑over‑month inflation rising to 0.39%, more than double the 0.17% recorded in July 2026. The latest data, updated on 7 September 2026, indicate a clear pickup in price momentum after a relatively subdued reading in the previous month.
The figures are based on a month‑over‑month comparison, meaning the August increase reflects changes in consumer prices relative to July, while the July reading captured the change versus June. The shift from 0.17% to 0.39% suggests that price pressures have strengthened heading into late Q3, a development that will be closely watched by market participants and policymakers tracking Colombia’s inflation trajectory and potential implications for monetary policy.