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title: "Spain's September inflation hits 4.9%, fuel tax cut to remain"
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# Spain's September inflation hits 4.9%, fuel tax cut to remain

*Consumer Price Index reaches highest point since February 2023, prompting continued fuel duty reduction.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. The central claim is attributed to the INE, and multiple outlets corroborate the figures.
- Craft 61 of 100, higher is better. The reporting is clear and holds together, with specific figures and dates provided.
- Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headlines use strong language like 'skyrockets' and 'escalation' for a moderate inflation figure.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- Spain's Consumer Price Index (CPI) reached 4.9% in September, a six-tenths increase from August.
- This marks the highest annual inflation rate recorded since February 2023.
- The government will maintain the 20-cent tax reduction on gasoline and diesel for November.
- Underlying inflation, excluding energy and food, stood at 3.1% in September.

Spain's annual inflation rate rose to 4.9% in September, an increase of six tenths of a percentage point from August. This figure represents the highest inflation rate since February 2023. The National Institute of Statistics (INE) confirmed these figures. The rise in inflation has led the government to maintain the 20-cent tax reduction on gasoline and diesel, which was set to decrease in November.

## Divergent figures on fuel price increases

Reports offered different figures for the year-on-year increase in fuel prices. Eldiario.es stated that fuel prices increased by 10.5% year-on-year. El Día de Córdoba reported that gasoline and diesel fuels were more than 17.6% more expensive. OKDIARIO reported that the price of diesel oil increased by 34% per annum and that of petrol by 27.5%. 20minutos reported that gasoline prices rose by 31% in September.

## What the coverage left out

None of the left-rated digests mention the specific year-on-year increase for electricity and gas prices, which Eldiario.es reported as 11.9%. The centre-rated digests do not mention the specific year-on-year increase for electricity and gas prices. None of the right-rated digests mention the specific year-on-year increase for electricity and gas prices.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 11 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 18% (2)
- Centre: 18% (2)
- Right: 64% (7)

27 of 38 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-10-14T11:00:21.012721+00:00.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 1 time; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-10-14T11:15:21.309Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- The left-rated reports focused on the confirmation of the 4.9% CPI for September and the maintenance of the 20-cent tax reduction on gasoline and diesel for November. Eldiario.es detailed that the tax reduction would have progressively decreased to 13 cents in November and 6 cents in December, but a safeguard clause based on September's CPI data allowed for its continuation. This report also noted that the tax reduction for electricity would not be implemented as its price increase was below the 15% threshold. El País highlighted that the 4.9% inflation figure confirmed the tax reductions on fuels, while also noting that the contained rise in electricity prices slowed down relief on bills.

### Centre

- Centre-rated reports highlighted the 4.9% inflation rate in September and its connection to rising fuel prices. Ara.cat reported that inflation returned to its highest level since February 2023 due to the increase in fuel prices. 20minutos stated that gasoline prices had increased by 31% in September, pushing inflation to 4.9%, and also mentioned that food prices had increased by 2.7% year-on-year, though their accumulated balance since the war began remained negative.

### Right

- Right-rated reports led with the 4.9% inflation figure for September, often describing it as a significant increase or "skyrocketing". Globo reported the inflation reached 4.9% in September, its highest level since 2023. OKDIARIO stated inflation "skyrocketed" to 4.9%, forcing the maintenance of the 20-cent fuel reduction. El Mundo reported inflation scaled to 4.9% due to the "fuel hit", and La Razón noted prices were the highest in three years, reaching 4.9% in September due to fuel and energy. El Debate also reported inflation "skyrocketed" to 4.9% in September, forcing the maintenance of the 20-cent tax reduction. ABC stated fuels pushed inflation to 4.9% in September, its highest level since February 2023. El Español confirmed inflation rose to 4.9% in September, its highest level since the beginning of 2023, driven by fuels.

**Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- mixed: 1
- high: 6
- unknown: 27
- veryHigh: 4

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [belta.by](https://belta.by/world/view/dizelnoe-toplivo-v-ispanii-v-sentjabre-v-godovom-ischislenii-podorozhalo-na-34-smi-805872-2026) — Diesel Fuel in Spain Was 34% Annualized in September
- [El Día de Córdoba](https://eldiadecordoba.es/cordoba/energia-carburantes-inflacion-alimentos_0_2008239156.html) — Energy and Fuels Trigger Inflation at 4.9%, with Food 2.3% More Expensive
- [La Manyana](https://lamanyana.cat/lescalada-de-la-inflacio-confirma-el-manteniment-dels-descomptes-de-20-centims-al-gasoil-i-la-gasolina) — The Escalation of Inflation Confirms the Maintenance of the 20 Cent Discounts on Diesel and Gasoline
- [Galiciapress](https://galiciapress.es/articulo/economia/2026-10-14/6051084-inflacion-espana-graficos-e-infografia) — Inflation in Spain, Graphics and Infographics
- [elperiodicodelaenergia.com](https://elperiodicodelaenergia.com/el-ipc-sube-al-4-9-en-septiembre-y-la-rebaja-fiscal-al-combustible-seguira-en-20-centimos-en-noviembre) — The CPI Rises to 4.9% in September and the Fuel Tax Reduction Will Continue by 20 Cents in November
- [Globo](https://valor.globo.com/mundo/noticia/2026/10/14/inflao-da-espanha-atinge-49-pontos-percentuais-em-setembro-maior-nvel-desde-2023.ghtml) — Inflation From Spain Reached 4.9% in September, with a Higher Level Since 2023
- [teleborsa.it](https://teleborsa.it/News/2026/10/14/spagna-inflazione-di-settembre-conferma-prima-lettura-al-4-9percent-annuo-e-allo-0-3percent-su-mese-39.html) — Spain, September Inflation Confirms First Reading at 4.9% per Year and 0.3% per Month
- [negocios.com](https://negocios.com/articulo/mercados/inflacion-dispara-49-espana-amenaza-bolsillo-hogares/20261014095714495746.html) — Inflation Skyrockets to 4.9% in Spain and Threatens the Pockets of Households
- [El Progreso de Lugo](https://elprogreso.es/articulo/economia/ipc-dispara-espana-nivel-mas-alto-febrero-2023-galicia-eleva-55/202610140947112005934.html) — The CPI Shoots in Spain at Its Highest Level Since February 2023 and in Galicia It Rises to 5.5%
- [laprovincia.es](https://laprovincia.es/economia/2026/10/14/ine-confirma-inflacion-dispara-4-135312270.html) — Fuels Trigger Inflation at 4.9 per Cent and Lead the Government to Maintain a 20 Cent Tax Reduction per Litre
- [elcorreoweb.es](https://elcorreoweb.es/economia/2026/10/14/ine-confirma-inflacion-dispara-4-135312266.html) — Fuels Trigger Inflation at 4.9 per Cent and Lead the Government to Maintain a 20 Cent Tax Reduction per Litre
- [elcorreogallego.es](https://elcorreogallego.es/economia/2026/10/14/ine-confirma-inflacion-dispara-4-135312258.html) — Fuels Trigger Inflation at 4.9 per Cent and Lead the Government to Maintain a 20 Cent Tax Reduction per Litre
- [lacronicabadajoz.com](https://lacronicabadajoz.com/economia/2026/10/14/ine-confirma-inflacion-dispara-4-135312273.html) — Fuels Trigger Inflation at 4.9 per Cent and Lead the Government to Maintain a 20 Cent Tax Reduction per Litre
- [economiadigital.es](https://economiadigital.es/economia/inflacion-escala-49-nivel-alto-febrero-2023.html) — Inflation Scaled at 4.9 per Cent, Its Highest Level Since February 2023
- [The Objective | Periodismo ethos](https://theobjective.com/economia/2026-10-14/ipc-sube-rebaja-combustible-20-centimos) — The CPI Rises to 4.9% in September and the Tax Reduction on Fuel Will Be 20 Cents
- [Ara.cat](https://ara.cat/economia/macroeconomia/inflacio-situa-nou-maxims-des-2023-l-increment-dels-combustibles_1_5878541.html) — Inflation Is Back at Its Highest Since 2023 Due to the Increase in Fuel Prices
- [Valencia Plaza](https://valenciaplaza.com/valenciaplaza/bolsas/la-rebaja-fiscal-al-combustible-sera-de-20-centimos-tras-confirmarse-una-inflacion-del-49-interanual) — The Fiscal Reduction to the Fuel Will Be 20 Cents After Confirmation of Inflation of 4.9% Year-on-Year
- [Dagens industri](https://di.se/nyheter/inflationen-stiger-i-spanien-jLaf-) — Inflation Is Rising in Spain
- [Noticias de Navarra](https://noticiasdenavarra.com/economia/2026/10/14/inflacion-sigue-desbocada-roza-5-11646374.html) — Inflation Is Still Out of the Question and 5 per Cent in September for Fuel Consumption.
- [Deia](https://deia.eus/economia/2026/10/14/inflacion-sigue-desbocada-roza-5-11646376.html) — Inflation Is Still Out of the Question and 5 per Cent in September for Fuel Consumption.
- [noticiasdegipuzkoa.eus](https://noticiasdegipuzkoa.eus/economia/2026/10/14/inflacion-sigue-desbocada-roza-5-11646377.html) — Inflation Is Still Out of the Question and 5 per Cent in September for Fuel Consumption.
- [noticiasdealava.eus](https://noticiasdealava.eus/economia/2026/10/14/inflacion-sigue-desbocada-roza-5-11646375.html) — Inflation Is Still Out of the Question and 5 per Cent in September for Fuel Consumption.
- [El Independiente](https://elindependiente.com/economia/2026/10/14/el-ipc-sube-al-49-en-septiembre-y-la-rebaja-fiscal-al-combustible-sera-de-20-centimos) — The CPI Rises to 4.9% in September and the Tax Reduction on Fuel Will Be 20 Cents
- [OKDIARIO](https://okdiario.com/economia/inflacion-dispara-49-obliga-mantener-rebaja-20-centimos-carburantes-20544518) — Inflation Skyrockets to 4.9% and Forces the 20 Cent Reduction in Fuel
- [3cat.cat](https://3cat.cat/3catinfo/lipc-senfila-al-setembre-per-lincrement-del-cost-de-lenergia-que-puja-i-que-baixa/noticia/3433907) — The CPI Climbs in September Due to the Increase in the Cost of Energy: What Goes up and What Goes Down
- [COPE | Noticias y radio online](https://cope.es/actualidad/economia/noticias/septiembre-dispara-inflacion-cerca-5-precios-alcanzan-niveles-no-veian-febrero-2023-encarecimiento-energia-20261014_3455060.html) — September Shoots Inflation Close to 5%: Prices Reach Levels that Were Not Seen Since February 2023 Due to the Increase in Energy Prices
- [El Mundo](https://elmundo.es/economia/2026/10/14/6acf27b9fc6c83af588b4570.html) — Inflation Scales to 4.9% in September Due to the Fuel Hit
- [Expansión](https://expansion.com/economia/2026/10/14/inflacion-dispara-4-9-septiembre-precios-alimentos-suben-2-7.html) — Inflation Skyrockets to 4.9 per Cent in September and Food Prices Rise by 2.7 per Cent
- [abc](https://abc.es/economia/combustibles-empujan-inflacion-septiembre-20261014090314-nt.html) — Fuels Push Inflation at 4.9 per Cent in September, Its Highest Level Since February 2023
- [20minutos](https://20minutos.es/lainformacion/economia-y-finanzas/las-gasolinas-se-dispararon-un-31-septiembre-empujaron-inflacion-hasta-4-9_7048462_0.html) — Gasoline Skyrocketed 31 per Cent in September and Pushed Inflation to 4.9 per Cent
- [El Debate](https://eldebate.com/economia/20261014/inflacion-dispara-49-septiembre-obliga-mantener-rebaja-fiscal-20-centimos-carburantes_469341.html) — Inflation Skyrockets to 4,9 % in September and Forces the 20 Cent Tax Reduction on Fuels to Be Maintained
- [Eldiario.es](https://eldiario.es/economia/ine-confirma-ipc-cerro-4-9-septiembre-mantiene-rebaja-20-centimos-gasolina-diesel-noviembre_1_13583669.html) — INE Confirms that the CPI Closed at 4.9% in September and Maintains a 20 Cent Reduction in Gasoline and Diesel in November
- [Forbes España](https://forbes.es/ultima-hora/1043934/el-ine-lo-confirma-el-ipc-sube-al-49-en-septiembre-y-la-rebaja-fiscal-al-combustible-sera-de-20-centimos) — The INE Confirms This: the CPI Rises to 4.9% in September and the Tax Reduction on Fuel Will Be 20 Cents
- [La Razón](https://larazon.es/economia/precios-sufren-mayor-subida-tres-anos-disparan-49-septiembre-carburantes-energia_202610146acf288d6e8df44596b07b61.html) — Prices Are Highest in Three Years and 4.9% Are Skyrocketed in September by Fuel and Energy
- [EL ESPAÑOL](https://elespanol.com/invertia/economia/macroeconomia/20261014/ine-confirma-inflacion-subio-septiembre-nivel-alto-principios-combustibles/1003744419261_0.html) — The INE Confirms that Inflation Rose to 4.9% in September, Its Highest Level Since the Beginning of 2023, for Fuels
- [El Pais](https://elpais.com/economia/2026-10-14/el-dato-de-inflacion-del-49-en-septiembre-confirma-las-rebajas-fiscales-a-los-carburantes.html) — The Inflation Figure of 4.9% in September Confirms the Tax Reductions on Fuels
- [BizToc](https://biztoc.com/x/0c76f4c2eae5e758) — Spain's inflation confirmed at 4.9% in September
- [El Plural](https://elplural.com/economia/inflacion-confirmada-49-mantiene-bonificacion-gasolina-diesel_801327102) — Confirmed Inflation of 4.9% Keeps the Bonus for Gasoline and Diesel

## Questions

**What was Spain's inflation rate in September?**

Spain's annual inflation rate in September was 4.9%, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INE). This was a six-tenths increase from the previous month and the highest rate recorded since February 2023.

**Will the tax reduction on fuel continue?**

Yes, the 20-cent tax reduction on gasoline and diesel will be maintained in November. This decision was prompted by the September inflation rate reaching 4.9%, which triggered a safeguard clause.

**What is underlying inflation?**

Underlying inflation, which excludes the more volatile prices of energy and fresh food, stood at 3.1% in September. This figure is considered by economists to reflect the core of the productive system and indicates that inflationary pressures are not yet transferring from energy to the broader economy.

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