> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://barna.news/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Catalonia Inflation Hits 4.8% in October - URL: https://barna.news/catalonia-inflation-hits-4-8-in-october/ - Published: 2026-11-13T09:29:33.000Z - Updated: 2026-11-13T09:29:33.000Z - Description: Consumer prices in Catalonia rose 4.8% year-on-year in October, driven by transport and housing costs. - Author: Barna.News News Desk - Tags: Economy & Finance ## Inflation climbs for sixth consecutive month The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Catalonia reached 4.8% year-on-year in October 2026, up from 4.5% in September, according to data published on Friday 13th November by the National Statistics Institute (INE). This marks the sixth straight month of rising inflation since April, when the rate stood at 3%. The latest figure, while slightly below the national Spanish average of 4.9%, continues a sustained upward trend in the cost of living across the region. Core inflation, which excludes unprocessed food and energy, remained steady at 3.1%, as reported in the INE’s flash estimate. ## Transport and housing drive price increases Transport costs surged by 8.6% compared to October 2025, making it the largest contributor to inflation. Housing expenses followed closely, rising 6.6%, while restaurants and accommodation increased by 5.9%. Other notable rises include information and communications (+5%), insurance and financial services (+4.2%), and personal care (+3.3%). Non-alcoholic food and beverages rose 2.4%, matching the increase in education costs. Alcoholic beverages and tobacco were up 2.2%, leisure and culture by 1.6%, and household goods by 1.3%. ## Clothing and footwear prices fall - Clothing and footwear prices dropped 2.6% year-on-year, offering some relief to household budgets. - This decline aligns with broader national trends, where clothing prices are rising more slowly than in 2025, according to the INE. Despite a 20-cent-per-litre subsidy on gasoline and diesel, fuel prices continue to exert upward pressure on transport costs. ## Regional disparities in inflation Inflation varies significantly across Catalonia’s provinces. Girona recorded the highest annual increase at 5.7%, followed by Lleida at 5.6%. Tarragona saw a 4.9% rise, while Barcelona province stood at 4.7%. On a monthly basis, Lleida (+0.9%) and Barcelona (+0.8%) experienced the sharpest increases in consumer prices from September to October, while Girona and Tarragona both rose by 0.5%. --- > The purchasing power of Catalan households continues to decline month after month, as inflation outpaces income growth. --- *Sources:* [*CatalunyaPress*](https://www.catalunyapress.es/articulo/economia/2026-11-13/6090156-inflacion-encadena-medio-ano-subidas-catalunya-sube-baja?ref=barna.news)*,* [*ine.es*](https://www.ine.es/dyngs/Prensa/en/adIPC1026.pdf?ref=barna.news)*,* [*Ara*](https://en.ara.cat/economy/the-cost-of-living-does-not-give-breather-despite-the-cheapening-of-fuels%5F1%5F5909130.html?ref=barna.news)*.* --- ### Related on Barna.News - [Catalan Economy Grows 2.9% in Q3](https://barna.news/catalan-economy-grows-2-9-in-q3/) - [GSMA Head Defends MWC in Barcelona Amid Cost Concerns](https://barna.news/gsma-head-defends-mwc-in-barcelona-amid/) - [L'Hospitalet Leads Job Growth but Loses 2,461 Workers](https://barna.news/l-hospitalet-leads-job-growth-but-loses/) - [Enrique Tomás: Workers Should Earn 1,500 Euros Net](https://barna.news/enrique-tomas-workers-should-earn-1-500/)