Inflation in the Dominican Republic rises 0.58% in October, reaching 5.14% year over year
The consumer price index (CPI) of the Dominican Republic rose 0.58% in October 2026, driven by transportation and food, the Central Bank (BCRD) reported on Monday.
Year-over-year inflation stood at 5.14%, slightly above the 5.12% recorded in September, amid pressure from the global energy shock. Core inflation, by contrast, fell for a third consecutive month, to 4.54%, and remains within the target range of 4.0% ± 1.0%.
The Transportation group rose 1.57% and had the largest impact, due to increases in regular and premium gasoline and diesel ordered by the government after three months of rising oil prices. Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages rose 0.41%, with increases in plantains, sweet potatoes, green pigeon peas, eggs and rice, partly offset by lower prices for chicken, oranges, cassava, pork and avocados.
By region, Ozama recorded the largest change, at 0.65%, followed by the North at 0.61%. By income group, increases ranged from 0.43% in the poorest quintile to 0.71% in the highest, according to the official report.
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