Consumer prices in Argentina rose 3.4% month-on-month in March 2026, up from 2.9% in February, and above forecasts of 3%. Regulated prices led gains at 5.1% on adjustments to utilities, transport, and education tariffs, followed by core inflation at 3.2% and seasonal prices at 1.0%, with tourism and clothing seasonal changes offsetting declines in vegetable and fruit prices. Education posted the largest divisional increase at 12.1%, coinciding with the start of the school year, while transport rose 4.1% driven by fuel, public transport, and airfare increases. Food and non-alcoholic beverages had the largest regional impact, particularly meat and derivatives up 6.9% in the Greater Buenos Aires area. Miscellaneous goods and services posted the smallest gains at 1.7%, followed by home equipment and maintenance at 1.3%. Year-to-date inflation reached 9.4%.