Definitive data from the National Institute of Statistics indicates that inflation in the Madrid region was seven tenths higher than the 3.4% registered nationwide. This surge is mainly attributed to the increase in fuel and electricity prices.
The transport sector led the increases with a 7.3% year-on-year rise, propelled by escalating fuel and lubricant costs. Housing, closely linked to electricity prices, also saw a significant growth of 5%.
Other sectors contributing to the CPI increase include alcoholic beverages and tobacco, up 4.5%; restaurants and accommodation, which rose 4.4%; and insurance, with a 4.2% increase. Personal care (3.7%), food and non-alcoholic beverages (3.2%), and education (2.8%) also registered increases.
“"The rebound is attributed to the increase in fuel prices stemming from the conflict in the Middle East, a smaller decrease in electricity compared to March 2025, the rise in heating oil, and the increase in clothing and footwear prices due to the new season."
Nationally, transport reached 5.3% year-on-year, more than five points above the previous month, while housing reached 3.7%, almost two points higher than in February. This scenario reflects a strong acceleration of inflation across Spain, with the national CPI rising 1.1 points to its highest level since June 2024.
