FX.co ★ Ecuador Inflation Rate Rises in September

Ecuador’s annual inflation rate increased to 1.34% in September 2026, marking the first uptick in three months, after registering 1.12% in August. Food prices fell by 0.12%, a significantly smaller decline than the 1.32% drop recorded in August. Inflation for goods accelerated to 1.06% from 0.74%, while services inflation inched up to 1.69% from 1.60%. Fuel prices jumped 18.95%, though this was slower than the 24.64% surge seen in August. On a monthly basis, the CPI rose 0.3%. Year-to-date inflation stood at 1.65%.