Costa Rica: Energy price inflation
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The most recent value is 1.58 percent as of August 2026, a decline compared to the previous value of 4.02 percent. Historically, the average for Costa Rica from January 1996 to August 2026 is 7.08 percent. The minimum of -23.03 percent was recorded in August 2023, while the maximum of 41.9 percent was reached in March 2000.
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- Measure: percent
- Definition: Percent change in the inlfation for energy compared to the same month last year. Energy CPI generally encompasses two primary sub-categories:Household Energy: Electricity, piped and delivered gas, heating oil, and solid fuels.Motor Fuels & Lubricants: Gasoline, diesel, and other fuels used for personal transportation. Energy inflation is typically separated from food inflation and "core" inflation (all items less food and energy) to reveal the underlying drivers of a country's cost of living.
- Source: OECD
| Recent values | Costa Rica: Energy price inflation |
|---|---|
| 2026 Aug | 1.58 |
| 2026 Jul | 4.02 |
| 2026 Jun | 3.69 |
| 2026 May | -0.65 |
| 2026 Apr | -8.78 |
| 2026 Mar | -9.94 |
| 2026 Feb | -9.62 |
| 2026 Jan | -7.86 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | -0.1 | 2025 | percent |
| USD exchange rate | 451.3729 | 9/2026 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 16,031.05 | 5/2025 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 99.4198 | 8/2026 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | -0.11 | 8/2026 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | -0.17 | 8/2026 | percent |
| Food and beverages inflation | -1.95 | 8/2026 | percent |
| Alcohol and tobacco inflation | -1.08 | 8/2026 | percent |
| Energy price inflation | 1.58 | 8/2026 | percent |
| Transport services inflation | 3.01 | 9/2026 | percent |
| Services inflation | 1.98 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Information and communication inflation | 3.70 | 9/2026 | percent |
| Restaurant and accommodation services inflation | 0.73 | 9/2026 | percent |
| Health care inflation | 1.11 | 9/2026 | percent |
| Education services inflation | 2.23 | 9/2026 | percent |
| Clothing and footwear inflation | -3.21 | 9/2026 | percent |
| Housing inflation | 3.27 | 9/2026 | percent |
| Private sector credit | 25,133.78 | 2/2025 | billion |
| Business credit | 11,929.50 | 2/2025 | billion |
| Household credit | 13,204.28 | 2/2025 | billion |
| Deposit interest rate | 5.86 | 3/2025 | percent |
| Mortgage credit interest rate | 7.61 | 3/2025 | percent |