dinero_admin The Banco Central de Reserva (BCR) informed that the General Price Index registered a variation of -0.17% in june 2025, reaching 130.86 points. This decrease marks the second consecutive month of deflation, following a 0.21% drop in may.
The main reason for this sustained decline has been the steady decline in food and non-alcoholic beverage prices, which fell for the ninth consecutive month at -1.44%. This trend is good news for salvadoran households as the cost of the basic food basket has been reduced.
Other categories that showed notable reductions include transportation (-3.60%), clothing and footwear (-1.13%), household equipment (-0.97%) and communication (-0.78%). These decreases alleviate pressure on household budgets in several essential items.
Despite the general deflation, some categories experienced increases. Restaurants and hotels saw an acceleration of 3.29%, health care by 2.06% and housing and utilities by 2.34%. These increases are offset by decreases in other goods.
On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 0.32% in june, accelerating from 0.11% in may. This indicates mixed dynamics in the economy, where declines in key goods are partially offset by increases in services.
The BCR data reflect an economic environment with mixed inflationary pressures, but with a positive balance for consumers. Deflation in essential products suggests a relief in the cost of living for salvadoran families, contributing to a better purchasing power.
