Dominican Republic Inflation Rate Inches Lower

2026-10-15 14:14 By Larissa Caser 1 min. read

The annual inflation rate in the Dominican Republic edged slightly down to 5.12% in September 2026, but remained largely unchanged from the 5.13% reading in August.Inflation eased for food (5.59% vs. 5.9%), education (6.63% vs. 7.08%), and restaurants and hotels (7.66% vs. 7.96%).

Declines in price growth deepened for clothing and footwear (-1.38% vs. -1.08%) and communications (-2.36% vs. -1.76%), while inflation in housing and utilities remained broadly stable at 1.78%.

In contrast, transport inflation accelerated to 8.19% from 7.36% in the previous month.

Core inflation also moderated for a second consecutive month, easing to 4.61% from 4.76%.

On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.33%, down slightly from a 0.38% increase in August.



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Dominican Republic Inflation Rate Inches Lower
The annual inflation rate in the Dominican Republic edged slightly down to 5.12% in September 2026, but remained largely unchanged from the 5.13% reading in August.Inflation eased for food (5.59% vs. 5.9%), education (6.63% vs. 7.08%), and restaurants and hotels (7.66% vs. 7.96%). Declines in price growth deepened for clothing and footwear (-1.38% vs. -1.08%) and communications (-2.36% vs. -1.76%), while inflation in housing and utilities remained broadly stable at 1.78%. In contrast, transport inflation accelerated to 8.19% from 7.36% in the previous month. Core inflation also moderated for a second consecutive month, easing to 4.61% from 4.76%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.33%, down slightly from a 0.38% increase in August.
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