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The Consumer Price Index (CPI) registered an increase during may 2026 compared to april of the same year, according to data from the Banco Central de Reserva (BCR). The overall indicator rose from 133.12 points in april to 133.74 in may, reflecting an increase in the price level faced by salvadoran consumers.
Among the different categories that make up the CPI, the transportation sector showed the largest monthly increase, with a variation of 3.02%, rising from 115.00 points in april to 118.48 in may. This performance made it the main driver of the price increases observed during the period.
Following transportation was the recreation and culture sector, which registered an increase of 0.78%, rising from 94.75 to 95.49 points. The alcoholic beverages and tobacco sector followed, with a 0.46% increase, rising from 177.52 to 178.33 points.
Meanwhile, the health sector showed a 0.37% increase, going from 117.02 to 117.45 points, while restaurants and hotels rose 0.33%, from 167.38 to 167.93 points.
Likewise, the food and non-alcoholic beverages sector registered a 0.29% increase, going from 143.20 to 143.61 points, remaining among the sectors that contributed to the overall increase in the index during may.
In contrast, some sectors reflected price reductions compared to the previous month. The largest decrease was observed in furniture, household goods, and routine household maintenance items, which fell 0.24%, from 112.08 to 111.81 points.
The communications sector also registered declines, falling 0.19% from 79.81 to 79.66 points; clothing and footwear decreased 0.16%, from 99.92 to 99.76 points; and miscellaneous goods and services fell 0.05%, from 131.35 to 131.29 points.
The only sector that showed no change between april and may was accommodation, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels, which remained at 149.96 points, equivalent to a 0.00% change.
Data from the Banco Central de Reserva (BCR) shows that price behavior was mixed during may 2026. While several sectors registered increases, led by transportation, others experienced moderate reductions, and one remained unchanged, reflecting different consumption patterns within the salvadoran economy.
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