Consumer prices in Costa Rica rose 0.55% year-on-year in October 2026, the highest reading since March 2025, from 0.34% in September. On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 0.39% after rising 0.11% in September. The rise was driven by transport (1.71% from the previous month), as fuel prices jumped, with gasoline up 3.10% and diesel up 17.39%, alongside higher taxi (5.73%) and bus fares (2.02%). Prices also rose for recreation, sports and culture (0.96%), led by entertainment event tickets (8.45%) and cinema admissions (7.90%), and for health (0.25%). In contrast, prices fell for personal care and miscellaneous goods and services (-0.21%), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (-0.11%), and information and communication (-0.07%).