FX.co ★ Brunei Consumer Prices Fall the Least in 4 Months

Brunei’s consumer prices fell by 0.1% year-on-year in March 2026, easing from a 0.3% decline in February and marking a fifth consecutive month of deflation. However, the pace of decline was the mildest since November.

The moderation in deflation was largely driven by a rebound in several categories: prices for clothing and footwear rose 2.3% after a 1.2% drop in February, while furnishings and household maintenance increased 0.7% following a 0.2% decline. Inflation in restaurants and hotels also picked up slightly (0.7% vs 0.5% in February).

Food and non-alcoholic beverages continued to register price increases, though at a slower rate (0.6% vs 0.7% previously). Inflation was unchanged for health (0.2%) and education (0.3%).

By contrast, deflation persisted in several key components: housing and utilities (-0.3%), recreation and culture (-2.2% vs -2.9%), miscellaneous goods and services (-0.1% vs -0.3%), and communication (-3.5%). Transport prices also turned negative, declining 0.4% after a marginal increase in February.

On a monthly basis, the consumer price index fell 0.3% in March, reversing a 0.2% rise in the prior month.