CSO Reports Stable Inflation as T&T Holds at 1.5% in July
August 20, 2025 – Trinidad and Tobago’s inflation rate remained steady at 1.5% in July, unchanged from June but notably higher than the 0.3% recorded during the same period last year. The data, released by the Central Statistical Office (CSO), reflects modest overall price movements despite fluctuations in grocery and utility costs.
The CSO’s latest Consumer Price Index shows mixed trends in food prices. Shoppers saw relief in the form of lower prices for fresh chicken, carite, potatoes, and rice. However, those savings were largely offset by price hikes for tomatoes, pumpkin, melongene, and soft drinks, resulting in a small decline in the food and non-alcoholic beverages index.
Other categories showed minor shifts. Prices for alcohol, tobacco, clothing, and footwear dipped slightly, while slight increases were recorded in housing, health, transport, and recreation.
Overall, the All Items Index rose by just 0.1% in July, signalling continued economic stability but ongoing pressures in key consumer areas.
