Antigua and Barbuda Sees Slowdown in Inflation | Food Prices Still Climb
By Cory Wayland
The National Bureau of Statistics has reported a 4.0% increase in consumer prices for February 2025 compared to the same period last year, marking the slowest year-over-year inflation rate since December 2023.
While the overall pace of inflation appears to be easing, key food items remain significantly more expensive. The cost of rice surged by 14.1%, bread by 12.9%, and eggs and related products by a staggering 18.3% over the 12-month period.
Core inflation, which excludes the more volatile categories of food and energy, rose slightly higher at 4.3%.
Officials note that Antigua and Barbuda’s reliance on imported goods continues to expose the country to rising international prices, particularly in essential commodities.
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