September's official inflation reaches 0.82%, IBGE shows
The result was driven by the end of the Itaipu Bonus, a discount consumers received on their August electricity bill.
TL;DR
- Official inflation in September was 0.82%, the highest since March 2026.
- The increase was influenced by the end of the Itaipu Bonus, which had lowered electricity bills in August.
- 12-month accumulated inflation reached 4.58%, surpassing the government's target of 4.5%.
- Housing (2.31%) and transportation (0.89%) were key drivers of the inflation increase.
- Electricity prices rose by 7.98% in September, significantly impacting household budgets.
- Airfare increased by 9.66% and fuel prices rose by 1.41%.
- Food and beverage prices increased by 0.83% after three months of decline, with notable price jumps in tomatoes, potatoes, and onions.
- The IBGE reported that 55% of the surveyed products and services saw price increases.
- Services prices rose by 0.61%, while monitored prices (like fuel) increased by 1.59%.