---
title: "Spain inflation eases a little in April but still much higher than before US-Iran conflict"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286374374.md"
description: "Spain's inflation eased slightly in April but remains significantly higher than pre-US-Iran conflict levels. Headline inflation rose by 0.4% month-on-month, driven by widespread price increases, particularly in restaurants (1.2%) and clothing (6.0%). Annual transportation prices surged by 6.5% due to higher fuel costs. Core annual inflation decreased slightly to 2.8% from 2.9% in March. However, ongoing Middle East tensions are expected to exacerbate inflationary pressures, particularly in energy prices, in the coming weeks and months."
datetime: "2026-05-14T07:10:51.000Z"
locales:
  - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/286374374.md)
  - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286374374.md)
  - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/286374374.md)
generator: "portal-rs"
---

# Spain inflation eases a little in April but still much higher than before US-Iran conflict

Even so, headline inflation increased further by 0.4% on the month with price pressures seen more widespread. Restaurants and accommodation services saw a 1.2% increase with clothing and footwear reflected a 6.0% jump in prices. Meanwhile, transportation prices saw a 0.9% jump.

As for the annual estimate, it is all down to higher energy prices. Transportation prices surged by 6.5% compared to April last year, largely on the back of higher fuel and lubricant prices for personal vehicles.

The only bright spot is that core annual inflation is seen easing a touch to 2.8% - down from 2.9% in March.

But as the Middle East conflict drags on, expect inflation pressures to widen and spill over to core prices in due time. That especially as energy prices continue to stay higher in the weeks/months to come.

### Related Stocks

- [IBEX.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/IBEX.US.md)

## Related News & Research

- [RBA keeps rates unchanged on restrictive policy concerns despite persistent inflation](https://longbridge.com/en/news/296860577.md)
- [Birks Group publishes fiscal 2026 annual report](https://longbridge.com/en/news/296825343.md)
- [Iran Airs Distributing Video Claiming Barron Trump Being Spied On, Offers $10 Million Bounty On His Head](https://longbridge.com/en/news/296820745.md)
- [Siemens Mobility wins EFE Trenes de Chile deal for S3 Passenger ticketing platform](https://longbridge.com/en/news/297004294.md)
- [Movado (MOV) Reports Earnings Tomorrow: What To Expect](https://longbridge.com/en/news/296853269.md)

---
> **Disclaimer: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.**