Key Facts
—The jump. Monthly inflation hit 13.8% in June, more than double May’s 6.3%, the central bank reported.
—The reversal. It ends five straight months of slowing prices and is the highest reading since February.
—The half-year. Accumulated inflation reached 129.8% over the first six months of 2026.
—The currency. The bolívar has slid from about 620 to 720 per US dollar in recent weeks, feeding into prices.













