Inflation rise to 3.8% in October confirmed with surge in fuels

In October, inflation rose to 3.8%, driven by a 17.4% increase in energy prices, according to the National Institute of Statistics. This marks a 0.2 percentage point increase from the previous month, where inflation was at 3.6%. The rise aligns with earlier forecasts and reflects significant price hikes in fuels. Unprocessed food prices remained stable at a 3.7% increase, unchanged from September.