Argentina provincial inflation diverges: Neuquén 2.3%, Mendoza 1.5% in August

Argentina's national CPI rose 1.7% in August, but provincial inflation diverged sharply: Neuquén led at 2.3% while Mendoza lagged at 1.5%, driven by housing, education, and food costs. The dispersion signals localized price pressures that could complicate national inflation targeting and regional policy calibration.