FX.co ★ Spain’s Inflation Pulse Quickens as October CPI Doubles Month‑on‑Month Pace

Spain’s consumer price inflation gathered pace in October 2026, with the month‑on‑month Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 0.6%, double the 0.3% increase recorded in September 2026. The data, updated on 30 October 2026, underscore a noticeable acceleration in price growth over a single month.

On a month‑over‑month basis, the “actual” October reading captures the change in prices compared with September, while the “previous” figure reflects September’s change versus August. The pick-up from 0.3% to 0.6% suggests that inflationary pressures strengthened into the autumn period, a development that investors and policymakers will be watching closely for signs of whether this is a temporary uptick or the start of a more persistent trend in Spanish price dynamics.