# Brazil's October inflation drops to 0.14%

> Brazil's inflation fell to 0.14% in October as electricity rates and lower transport costs eased household costs.
- Title: Brazil's October inflation drops to 0.14% · Agência Brasil
- Summary: Brazil's inflation fell to 0.14% in October as electricity rates and lower transport costs eased household costs.
- Keywords: brazil, inflation, ipca, electricity, transportation, consumer prices, Agência Brasil
- Source: Agência Brasil — https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/en/economia/noticia/2026-11/brazils-inflation-slows-down-014-october
- Published: 2026-11-12T19:34:00+00:00
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- Topics: brazil, inflation, ipca, electricity, transportation, consumer prices, news
## October inflation drops
Brazil's official inflation slowed to 0.14% in October, down from 0.82% in September.
## Electricity rates lower costs
Electricity bills dropped 1.92 percent, shifting from yellow to green tariff tier in October.
## Transportation prices fall
Transportation prices dropped 0.59 percent, the sharpest decline since the Real Plan began in 1994.
## Inflation target context
Brazil's inflation target is 3 percent with a tolerance range of 1.5 to 4.5 percent.
## Year-end inflation forecast
Markets expect Brazil's inflation to reach 5.22 percent by year-end, while the Ministry of Finance forecasts 4.9 percent.
## Food prices rise slightly
Food and beverage prices rose 1.04 percent, with home food segment increasing 1.31 percent.
## Key takeaway

Brazil's official inflation slowed to 0.14% in October due to falling electricity rates and transportation costs.