Inflation slows to 17.5% in July
The Bank of Haiti (BRH) announced a slowdown in inflation for the month of July 2026. The monthly rate was set at 0.9%, compared to 1% in June. On an annual basis, inflation has dropped to 17.5%, representing a decrease of 1.4 points from the previous month.
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Main Causes of the Slowdown
According to the BRH, the primary factor behind this slowdown is the reduction in prices of petroleum products on the national market. This decrease led to a decline in the "Transport" index, which was recorded at -9.2% in July after a drop of 0.4% in June.
Sectoral Evolution
The slowdown affects several sectors. The inflation rate for food and non-alcoholic beverages slightly increased from 1.3% to 1.9%. This category represents 48.5% of the consumption basket.
Affected Regions
The highest annual inflation rate is recorded in the Metropolitan Area at 18.5%. The West follows with an inflation rate of 17.9%. The Transversal region experienced a rate of 17.3%.
Reporting by Juno7
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