2026.04.1514:40:32UTC+00Dominican Annual Inflation Eases Slightly in March

The annual inflation rate in the Dominican Republic eased slightly to 4.63% in March 2026 from 4.67% in February, reaching its lowest level since October while remaining within the central bank’s target range of 4.0% ± 1.0% for the 35th consecutive month. Price growth for food and alcoholic beverages slowed to 6.9% from 7.2% in February. The communications category slipped into deflation, with prices declining 1.2% after a 0.4% increase the month before, and clothing and footwear continued to register price drops, though at a more moderate pace (-1.3% vs. -1.5%). In contrast, housing and utilities inflation ticked up to 1.8% from 1.7%, and transport costs rose 3.1% after a 2.8% gain in February. On a monthly basis, consumer prices accelerated, with inflation quickening to 0.27% in March from 0.03% in the previous month.