FX.co ★ Dominican Republic Inflation Rate Inches Lower

The annual inflation rate in the Dominican Republic edged down slightly to 5.12% in September 2026, virtually unchanged from 5.13% in August. Price pressures eased in several key categories, including food (5.59% vs. 5.9%), education (6.63% vs. 7.08%), and restaurants and hotels (7.66% vs. 7.96%). Declines in prices 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 August. Core inflation also moderated for the second consecutive month, easing to 4.61% from 4.76%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.33%, slightly below the 0.38% increase recorded in August.