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El Salvador’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) registered a slight monthly decline in august 2025, reflecting low inflationary pressure during that period, according to official data published by the Banco Central de Reserva (BCR).
The general CPI for august 2025 was 130.81 points, compared to 131.29 in july of the same year. This represents a monthly variation of -0.48 points, indicating a moderate decline in consumer prices at the close of the eighth month of the year.
Comparison with previous months
During the previous months of 2025, the CPI showed a trend of stability and slight increases. For example, the index was 130.86 in June and increased slightly to 131.29 in july, before falling to 130.81 in august. Thus, august stands out for its decrease, in contrast to the monthly increases observed, especially in may (+0.44 points) and july (+0.43 points).
Sectors and Impact
The overall decline in august is mainly explained by the performance of food and non-alcoholic beverages, which fell from 156.76 in july to 155.82 in august; as well as a slight decrease in transportation (from 112.64 to 110.20). Some sectors such as restaurants and hotels maintained an upward trend (from 162.33 in july to 162.80 in august).
The BCR report confirms that august 2025 was characterized by a decrease in the general consumer price index, following a slight upward trend in previous months. This performance is significant for the salvadoran economy as it eases the pressure on households’ cost of living, especially after months of modest increases.
