FX.co ★ Vietnam’s March CPI Accelerates to 4.65% YoY, Up from 3.35% in February

Vietnam’s inflation picked up sharply in March 2026, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 4.65% year-on-year, according to data updated on 4 April 2026. This marks a notable acceleration from February 2026, when annual CPI stood at 3.35%.

On a year-over-year basis, the March figure reflects a stronger increase in consumer prices compared with the same month a year earlier, and also signals a clear step up from February’s pace. The previous reading, for February 2026, measured price changes relative to February of the prior year, while the latest March 2026 print compares prices to March a year earlier.

The faster rise in March CPI suggests growing inflationary pressures in Vietnam’s economy as the first quarter of 2026 concludes. Market observers and policymakers are likely to watch upcoming data closely to assess whether this marks the start of a more persistent upward trend in consumer prices or a temporary spike.