The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD) published its December 2025 consumer price index (CPI) results, reporting a 0.84% month-on-month increase and 12-month inflation of 4.95%, remaining within its monetary programme target range of 4.0% ± 1.0% for 32 consecutive months. Core inflation, which excludes volatile items such as certain foods, fuels and regulated prices, rose 0.63% in the month and stood at 4.85% year-on-year, also within target. The monthly increase was largely attributed to lagged effects of adverse weather on some agricultural output, including heavy rains associated with storm Melissa, alongside seasonal holiday demand. Food and non-alcoholic beverages increased 1.59% and accounted for 50.17% of the month’s inflation, driven by higher prices for fresh chicken, plantains, peppers and tomatoes; other major contributors included miscellaneous goods and services (1.32%, led by personal care services), recreation and culture (1.64%, tourist packages), restaurants and hotels (1.00%, prepared food) and transport (0.29%, air fares and land transport). Tradable goods prices rose 0.85% and non-tradables 0.83%; regional inflation ranged from 0.67% in the East to 1.05% in the South, and by income quintile from 0.70% in the highest quintile to 1.00% in the lowest.
Central Bank of the Dominican Republic 2026-01-08
Central Bank of the Dominican Republic reports December CPI up 0.84% and 12-month inflation at 4.95% within target
The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic reported a 0.84% month-on-month increase in the December 2025 consumer price index, with 12-month inflation at 4.95%, within the target range of 4.0% ± 1.0% for 32 months. Core inflation rose 0.63% monthly, reaching 4.85% year-on-year, driven by adverse weather impacts on agriculture and seasonal demand, with significant contributions from food, beverages, and personal care services.