The annual inflation rate in the Dominican Republic rose to 5.67% in June 2026, up from 5.35% in May, reaching its highest level since March 2023. The most pronounced price increases were observed in transport (8.37%), restaurants and hotels (8.03%), and food and non-alcoholic beverages (7.01%). Education costs also climbed faster than the overall inflation rate, rising 6.64%.
Additional price increases were recorded in alcoholic beverages and tobacco (5.47%), healthcare (4.94%), housing (2.47%), furniture and household equipment (2.17%), and recreation and culture (2.20%). In contrast, prices continued to fall for clothing and footwear (-1.15%) and communications (-0.80%).
On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 0.51% in June, following a 0.31% rise in May.
