# Inflation Spreads to 5.25% in October and Moves Away at More than One Point From the BCRP Projection: Its Worst Level in 38 Months

> Peru's consumer price index rose 5.25% year-on-year in October 2026 in Metropolitan Lima, its highest level since August 2023 and well above the central bank's projection. Analysts say El Niño and high fuel prices are pushing prices up, and the new central bank board may consider tightening monetary policy.

- Date: 2026-11-01 · published 2026-11-01T21:09:48.826Z
- Category: macro · region Peru · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/70498-inflation-spreads-to-5-25-in-october-and-moves-away-at-more-than-one-point-from
- Commodities: [Peruvian Sol (PEN per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDPEN.md), [Fishmeal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/FISHMEAL.md)

## Why it matters

Peruvian inflation and possible rate hikes affect the local sol and import costs for feed buyers, while El Niño pressure on fishmeal and food supply adds to upward price risk.

## Read by commodity

- USDPEN: bearish ▼
- FISHMEAL: bullish ▲

## Sources

- ground.news: https://ground.news/article/inflation-in-peru-reached-056-in-october-2026-and-accumulated-460-in-the-year

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