Peru: Inflation increases in June
Inflation edged up to 2.3% in June, following May’s 2.0%, in line with the Central Bank’s 1.0–3.0% target. Looking at the details of the release, transport prices rose at a quicker pace in June compared to the previous month, while price pressures for food and beverages declined at a slower pace.
The trend pointed down, with annual average inflation coming in at 3.6% in June (May: 4.0%).
Lastly, consumer prices increased 0.12% in June over the previous month, swinging from the 0.09% drop logged in May.