Antigua and Barbuda Sees Slowdown in Inflation | Food Prices Still Climb

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Antigua and Barbuda Sees Slowdown in Inflation, But Food Prices Still Climb

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.

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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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Comments (7)

  • Informed citizen June 12, 2025, 9:04 AM

    Is the slowdown just a statistical anomaly, or are we actually seeing real relief? Because when I go to the market, prices certainly don’t feel like they’re slowing down.
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  • Stone June 12, 2025, 12:17 PM

    they are not you can’t even buy an ordinary bread butter and cheese for under ten dollars. you have to be buying a half bread now
    Reply
  • Antigua Surf June 12, 2025, 12:47 PM

    The numbers might look better on paper, but for working people, it’s still a struggle. Prices are rising faster than wages. Can’t change my mind until I feel the change
    Reply
    • Unruly One June 13, 2025, 2:24 AM

      Truth, you could say it anybetter
      Reply
  • Rhea June 12, 2025, 12:48 PM

    Until we reduce our dependence on imported food, we’ll always be at the mercy of international prices. Time to invest in local agriculture.
    Reply
  • Ben Simmons June 12, 2025, 3:35 PM

    It’s interesting to see that inflation is cooling off compared to last year, but those food price hikes are really concerning. A 14.1% jump in rice and nearly 18.3% for eggs is tough for many households. It makes you wonder how people are managing their budgets with essentials getting so expensive! It’s a relief that the overall inflation rate is slowing, but if core items remain high, it won’t feel like much of a break for consumers.
    Reply
  • Juju Bee June 12, 2025, 4:33 PM

    And the prices will just keep rising. Don’t expect anything to be like it was before
    Reply

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