07.05.202608:00:00UTC+00Taiwan’s CPI Swings Back to Inflation in April, Rising 0.79% Month-on-Month

Taiwan’s consumer prices rebounded sharply in April 2026, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) non-seasonally adjusted rising 0.79% month-on-month, following a 0.50% decline in March. The data, updated on 7 May 2026, mark a clear turnaround in short-term price dynamics after the previous month’s drop.

On a month-over-month basis, the April reading reflects a notable acceleration in price pressures compared with March 2026, when CPI fell by 0.50% from February. The shift from negative to positive territory in April suggests a return of inflationary momentum after the temporary softness seen in the prior month.

Investors and analysts tracking Taiwan’s inflation path will view the April data as an indication that the March decline was likely transitory rather than the start of a deflationary trend. The month-on-month comparison framework underscores how quickly price conditions have tightened within just one month.