Dominican Inflation Accelerates in November

The annual inflation rate in the Dominican Republic rose for the sixth consecutive month to 4.98% in January 2026, marking its highest level since April 2023 and edging up from 4.95% in December 2025. The increase was primarily driven by stronger price growth in transport (3.46% versus 3.45%), restaurants and hotels (6.97% versus 6.52%), health (5.12% versus 5.10%), and education (7.17% versus 5.83%). Meanwhile, inflationary pressures eased in several categories, including food and non-alcoholic beverages (8.03% versus 8.19%), housing and utilities (2.44% versus 2.47%), furnishings and household equipment (1.76% vs. 1.84%), recreation and culture (2.39% versus 2.71%), communication (0.61% versus 0.79%), and alcoholic beverages and tobacco (5.05% versus 5.11%). In contrast, deflation in clothing and footwear slightly deepened to -1.43% from -1.42%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 0.4%, slowing from 0.84% in the previous month.

The annual inflation rate in the Dominican Republic rose for a fifth consecutive month to 4.95% in December 2025, its highest level since April 2023, up from 4.81% in November. The acceleration was mainly driven by food and non-alcoholic beverages (8.19% versus 8.13%), particularly fresh chicken, as production was disrupted by heavy rainfall, including that associated with Tropical Storm Melissa. Banana prices also contributed to the increase, alongside chili peppers and tomatoes. Price pressures also intensified in restaurants and hotels (6.52% versus 6.02%), furniture (1.84% versus 1.58%), and recreation and culture (2.71% versus 1.52%). Meanwhile, inflation remained unchanged in transport (3.45%) and housing (2.47%). By contrast, inflation eased for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (5.11% versus 5.27%), while prices continued to decline for clothing and footwear (-1.42% versus -1.70%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.84%, the largest increase since December 2022.

The annual inflation rate in the Dominican Republic accelerated to 4.81% in November 2025, the highest level since April 2023, from 4.23% in October. Price increases sped up for food and non-alcoholic beverages (8.13% vs 5.93%), healthcare (5.12% vs 5.03%), transport (3.45% vs 3.07%), recreation and culture (1.52% vs 1.13%), and restaurants and hotels (6.02% vs 5.90%). Prices also continued to rise for education (5.83%, the same as in October). On the other hand, inflation slowed for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (5.27% vs 5.48%), housing (2.49% vs 2.61%), furniture (1.58% vs 1.76%), and communication (0.79% vs 2.31%). Deflation persisted in clothing and footwear (-1.70% vs -1.40%). On a monthly basis, inflation accelerated to 0.71% from 0.55%.