Uruguay’s annual inflation rate climbed to 4.25% in June 2026, up from 3.77% in May. The acceleration was mainly driven by higher costs in transport (7.6%), education (6.8%), restaurants and hotels (6.6%), healthcare (6%), personal care and social protection (5.6%), utilities (4.9%), and information and communication (4.3%). Food prices were also higher, rising 2.6%. By contrast, clothing and footwear prices declined by 5.2%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 0.4%.