# Argentina Inflation Hits 2.2% in October

> Argentina's inflation rose to 2.2% in October, the highest since April, with core inflation at 1.5%.
- Title: Argentina Inflation Hits 2.2% in October · Buenos Aires Herald
- Summary: Argentina's inflation rose to 2.2% in October, the highest since April, with core inflation at 1.5%.
- Keywords: argentina, inflation, core inflation, headline inflation, cold zone regime, luis caputo, indec, Buenos Aires Herald
- Source: Buenos Aires Herald — https://buenosairesherald.com/economics/inflation-rises-to-2-2-in-october
- Author: Juan Marcos Pollio
- Published: 2026-11-12T19:30:29+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: argentina, inflation, core inflation, headline inflation, cold zone regime, luis caputo, indec, news
## October Inflation
Inflation in Argentina rose to 2.2% in October, the highest since April.
## Core Inflation Drops
Core inflation stood at 1.5%, down from 1.7% the previous month.
## Seasonal and Regulated Prices
Seasonal prices rose 5.5%, driven by vegetables, tubers, and legumes; regulated prices increased 2.9%.
## Cold Zone Regime Impact
The Cold Zone Regime changes affected housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels prices.
## Market Reaction
Analysts expected headline inflation at 1.8% but it rose to 2.2%, disappointing the market.
## Key takeaway

Argentina's October inflation rose to 2.2%, the highest since April, while core inflation fell to 1.5%.