Inflation in Aragón moderated in June, settling at 2.9%, below the national average of 3.2% and slightly above the eurozone, which recorded 2.8%. This behavior reflects a positive trend in the region, influenced by various economic factors.
Inflation Trends in Aragón
In June, Aragón experienced a reduction in the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) rate, which fell by two-tenths compared to May. This decrease places the region three-tenths below the national average, highlighting its ability to contain inflation compared to the rest of the country. In the European context, the eurozone recorded an inflation rate of 2.8%, which puts Aragón one-tenth above, but still within a moderate range.
Determinants of Price Evolution
The behavior of energy prices was a key factor in the evolution of prices in Aragón. The rise in electricity and gas costs drove up prices in the housing category, while the decline in fuel prices helped contain overall inflation. Core inflation, which excludes the most volatile components, slowed by one-tenth, reaching 2.6% in the region, below the national rate of 2.9%.
Variations by Consumption Groups and Monthly Outlook
Compared to June 2025, the largest price increases were observed in Housing (5.1%), Transportation (4.7%), Restaurants and accommodation services (3.7%), Alcoholic beverages and tobacco (3.5%), and Personal care and other goods and services (3.4%). In contrast, Clothing and footwear experienced a decrease of -1.4%, while Information and communications fell by -0.1%.
On a monthly basis, prices rose by 0.5%, mainly driven by the housing sector, which grew by 4.1% compared to May, and by recreational, sporting, and cultural activities, which increased by 1.7%.
Territorial Distribution and Regional Comparison
By province, inflation was 3.2% in Huesca, 3.1% in Teruel, and 2.9% in Zaragoza. Nationally, Aragón ranked among the communities with the lowest inflation, outperforming regions such as Catalonia (3.2%), Valencia (3.3%), the Basque Country (3.4%), and Madrid (3.8%).
The moderation of prices in June underscores Aragón’s ability to maintain controlled inflation, both in general and core terms, staying below the national average and reflecting resilient economic performance.
