07.07.202608:00:00UTC+00Taiwan’s CPI Momentum Eases in June as Monthly Inflation Slows to 0.21%

Taiwan’s consumer price growth moderated in June 2026, with the month‑on‑month Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 0.21%, down from a 0.26% increase in May 2026. The latest data, updated on 7 July 2026, indicate a slight easing in short‑term inflationary momentum.

The figures are based on a month‑over‑month comparison, where the June reading reflects price changes relative to May, while the previous figure shows May’s change versus April. The step down from 0.26% to 0.21% suggests that although prices are still edging higher, the pace of increase softened going into the middle of the year.

For market participants and policymakers, the cooling in sequential price growth may be viewed as a sign that near‑term inflation pressures are stabilizing, though further data will be needed to assess whether this marks the start of a more sustained easing trend in Taiwan’s inflation profile.