According to recent data from the National Institute of Statistics, prices in Córdoba rose by 1.2% in March compared to the previous month, confirming a shift in trend after several months of moderation. So far this year, accumulated inflation in the province has already reached 1.3%.
The transport sector was the main driver of this increase, recording a monthly rise of 4.5% and pushing its year-on-year rate to 4.8%. This behavior is directly linked to the surge in fuel prices, influenced by international tensions, particularly the conflict in the Middle East, which has put upward pressure on energy costs.
Adding to this trend was the seasonal increase in clothing and footwear, which soared by 7.8% in March with the onset of the spring-summer season, although its annual rate stands at 2.2%. Other sectors with notable increases included restaurants and hotels, with a 5.4% year-on-year rise, and alcoholic beverages and tobacco, which reached 5.1%.
The behavior of the CPI in Córdoba is clearly marked by the transport group, which registered a monthly increase of 4.5% and raises its year-on-year rate to 4.8%.
In contrast, some groups helped to contain inflation. Housing, for example, saw a 0.6% decrease in its monthly rate and a more moderate annual growth of 2.3%. Food and non-alcoholic beverages also registered a slight monthly drop of 0.2%, leaving their year-on-year rate at 2.8%, in line with the moderation observed nationally.
Nationally, Spain's CPI reached 3.4% in March, its highest level since June 2024, after a 1.1-point increase in a single month. The INE attributes this rebound primarily to rising fuel costs and, to a lesser extent, to electricity prices and increases in the textile sector. The price evolution in Córdoba mirrors the national pattern, with external energy factors driving inflation, partially offset by containment in food prices and the moderating effect of electricity.
