Costa Rica: Energy price inflation
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The most recent value is 3.69 percent as of June 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of -0.65 percent. Historically, the average for Costa Rica from January 1996 to June 2026 is 7.1 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
- Source: OECD
| Recent values | Costa Rica: Energy price inflation |
|---|---|
| 2026 Jun | 3.69 |
| 2026 May | -0.65 |
| 2026 Apr | -8.78 |
| 2026 Mar | -9.94 |
| 2026 Feb | -9.62 |
| 2026 Jan | -7.86 |
| 2025 Dec | -4.9 |
| 2025 Nov | -4.61 |
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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.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | -0.1 | 2025 | percent |
| USD exchange rate | 454.4102 | 7/2026 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 16,031.05 | 5/2025 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 109.1200 | 6/2026 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | 0.70 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | -0.32 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Food and beverages inflation | -3.73 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Alcohol and tobacco inflation | 1.47 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Energy price inflation | 3.69 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Transport services inflation | 4.32 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Services inflation | 1.98 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Information and communication inflation | -0.82 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Restaurant and accommodation services inflation | 1.10 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Health care inflation | 1.80 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Education services inflation | 2.75 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Clothing and footwear inflation | -2.29 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Housing inflation | 2.82 | 6/2026 | 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 |
| Private credit in local currency | 12,638.46 | 3/2026 | billion local currency units |
| Private credit in foreign currency | 7,482.44 | 3/2026 | billion local currency units |