{
  "id": 14423718,
  "title": "Dominican Republic Inflation Holds at 5.12%",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/dominican-republic-inflation-holds-at-5-12",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-14T08:21:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Rio Times",
    "slug": "the-rio-times",
    "url": "https://www.riotimesonline.com/dominican-republic-inflation-september-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Inflation in the Dominican Republic remained at 5.12% in September, according to the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD) report released on October 13, 2026. This figure remains higher than the central bank's target range of 4% plus or minus one percentage point. The increase in inflation was driven by higher prices for fuel, food, and school-related expenses, which outpaced cheaper phone plans and airfares. While transport prices contributed to 8.19% of the rise over the past year, food and non-alcoholic drinks saw a modest increase of 0.43%.\n\nOver the past twelve months, Dominican Republic inflation reached 5.12%, matching the August figure. Core inflation, excluding volatile food, fuel, and regulated tariffs, fell to 4.61% in September, down from 4.96% in June and July. The central bank stated that core inflation remains within its target range. Additionally, inflation expectations are still aligned with the central bank's target over the monetary policy period.\n\nThe BCRD reported that core inflation for the first nine months of 2026 is projected at 2.93%. The September report showed that Dominican Republic inflation has been above 5% since April, with a peak of 5.67% in June. Transport costs rose by 0.64% in September, mainly due to government-set increases in gasoline and diesel prices. However, cheaper airline tickets partially offset some of this rise.\n\nIn September, food and non-alcoholic drinks increased by 0.43%, led by the prices of green plantains, squash, pigeon peas, sweet potatoes, purified drinking water, rice, and eggs. Meanwhile, education costs surged by 1.85% as private schools raised fees, a seasonal trend linked to the start of the school year. Transport, food, and education together accounted for 85.05% of September's inflation.\n\nOn the other hand, phone bills decreased by 1.06% as carriers added more data to postpaid mobile plans. Restaurant and hotel prices rose by 0.34%, driven by the rise in the plato del día (daily lunch). The repeal of Decree 693-24, which protected local rice farmers with tariffs, has reignited discussions between the Dominican Republic and the United States under the DR-CAFTA trade agreement. President Luis Abinader emphasized his commitment to zero US tariffs on Dominican goods and to defending local rice farmers.",
  "summary": "Fuel, food and school fees kept Dominican Republic inflation at 5.12% in September, a cost signal for US visitors, investors and families who send money home. The post Dominican Republic Inflation Holds at 5.12% appeared first on The Rio Times .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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