- Peru’s inflation rate remains steady at 1.69% for June 2025
- Inflation for food and non-alcoholic beverages increased to 1.49%
- Consumer prices saw a recovery, rising by 1.30% in June
Latest data shows stable inflation rates in Peru
Inflation Figures Remain Steady at High Levels The latest figures indicate that the annual inflation rate in Lima, Peru, has stabilized at 1.69% as of June 2025. This figure represents no change from May’s level, which was noted as a significant four-month high. Even though it remains steady, this inflation rate stays within the perimeters set by the Peruvian central bank, which has targeted an inflation range of 1% to 3%.
Food and entertainment prices continue to increase
Sector-Specific Insights on Price Changes Breaking down the inflation numbers, a few sectors experienced notable changes. Prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages witnessed an increase, marked at 1.49%, compared to 1.35% in May. Sectors like recreation and culture have also risen to 2.96%, from 2.92%, alongside a slight uptick in restaurant and hotel prices at 2.84%, up from 2.79%. Conversely, there were reductions in inflation rates for housing and utilities, which dipped to 0.45% from 0.68%. Transport also showed a decrease at 0.13%, a significant drop from May’s 0.95%. Similarly, education costs slightly reduced to 4.07% compared to 4.12%.
Consumer prices rebound after last month’s decline
Monthly Consumer Price Index Shows Recovery In terms of overall consumer prices, there was a noticeable recovery in June with a monthly increase of 1.30%. This contrasts sharply with the previous month, which experienced a decline of 0.06%. This recovery suggests that consumer sentiment may be improving, albeit amid fluctuating sector-specific inflation, pointing towards an optimistic view for future economic conditions.
In summary, Peru’s inflation rate has remained unchanged at 1.69% for June, marking a four-month high and staying within the desired target. While specific sectors like food and recreation have seen inflation rise, others like housing have noted decreases. The overall recovery in consumer prices this month is encouraging, which bodes well for economic confidence in the region.
