Antigua and Barbuda’s inflation rate climbed to

4.4% in July 2026

, reflecting a broader increase in the cost of living, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report.

The National Bureau of Statistics said the 4.4% increase was recorded over the 12 months ending July 2026. The index excluding food and energy rose by

4.1%

, while the Energy index increased by

20.6%

.

Prices also increased significantly on a month-to-month basis, with the overall CPI rising

2.1% between June and July

.

Several categories recorded substantial year-on-year increases. Communication costs rose

23.1%

, Clothing and Footwear increased

6.6%

, Restaurants and Hotels climbed

6.5%

, and Education was up

13.3%

.

Housing and utility costs were another major pressure point. The Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas and Other Fuels index increased

7.6%

, driven in part by a

42.9% surge in electricity prices

. Actual housing rents increased 2%.

Food prices moved in the opposite direction. The Food index declined

0.8% year-on-year

, including a 13.8% drop in fruit prices and a 5% decline in Meat and Meat Products.

The figures were published by the National Bureau of Statistics under the Ministry of Finance and Corporate Governance.

This article was originally published by Antigua News Room. Read the original article here: Antigua and Barbuda Inflation Climbs to 4.4% as of July 2026.