A. M. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in El Salvador registered a slight increase of 0.14 % in march 2025, reaching 130.26 points, according to the most recent report of the Banco Central de Reserva (BCR). This figure represents a moderate growth compared to previous months, but evidences an upward trend in some key sectors of the economy.
Among the items that most influenced the increase in the CPI were alcoholic beverages and tobacco, which went from 172.92 points in february to 173.15 in march. Likewise, the lodging, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels sector registered a significant increase, rising from 147.14 to 148.36 points, reflecting the increase in the cost of essential services.
Other goods such as furniture and household goods also showed increases, although to a lesser extent. In contrast, the only category that experienced a decrease was food and non-alcoholic beverages, which dropped from 154.15 to 153.93 points, which helped to moderate the overall inflationary impact.
BCR figures show that, after an inflation of 0.31 % in january and a drop to 0.06 % in february, march marks a slight rebound. The variation is attributed to the increase in prices in sectors that directly affect the cost of living of the population.
Despite the slight growth in monthly inflation, the Central Bank points out that most of the categories remained stable, with little significant changes. However, constant monitoring continues to evaluate the behavior of prices and their impact on the national economy.
