Producer prices in El Salvador increased 3.42% year-on-year in September 2026, easing slightly from a 3.52% rise in August. The deceleration was mainly driven by slower price growth in manufacturing (2.72% vs 3.0%), other service activities (2.73% vs 3.64%), electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning (23.1% vs 23.38%), and administrative and support services (1.65% vs 1.8%).
By contrast, prices accelerated in several sectors, including transport and warehousing (5.01% vs 4.59%), real estate activities (4.45% vs 4.18%), lodging and food services (2.68% vs 2.61%), and professional, scientific and technical activities (1.57% vs 1.56%). Healthcare prices rebounded, rising 0.75% after a 0.07% decline in August.
Education prices were stable at 2.39%, and prices in information and telecommunications showed no change. Producer prices continued to fall in water supply, sewerage and waste management, which recorded a 0.15% decline.