FX.co ★ Peru’s Monthly Inflation Cools Sharply in April, CPI Growth Slows to 0.52%

Peru’s consumer inflation momentum eased in April 2026, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 0.52% month-over-month, down markedly from a 2.38% increase in March 2026, according to data updated on 1 May 2026.

The latest reading indicates a significant moderation in price pressures on a month-over-month basis. The “actual” April figure compares the CPI change in April to March, while the “previous” figure reflects the change in March relative to February, showing that the surge seen in March did not carry over into April.

The sharp deceleration suggests that some of the factors driving March’s stronger price gains have faded, as inflation returns to a more moderate monthly pace heading into the second quarter of 2026.