By Zoila Palma: Consumer prices in Belize increased by 4.4 percent in August 2026 compared to the same month last year, as households continued to face higher costs for transportation, housing, electricity, water and food.
According to the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB), the All-Items Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to 125.9 from 120.7 in August 2025.
The SIB reported that transportation, housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels, along with food and non-alcoholic beverages, accounted for most of the increase in consumer prices. Higher fuel prices, passenger transport fares, rental costs and utility bills contributed to the overall inflation rate.
Transportation prices increased by 11.7 percent over the year, while housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels rose by 4.4 percent. Food and non-alcoholic beverages recorded a 2.5 percent increase, reflecting higher prices for several commonly purchased items, including poultry, sugar, bread and bakery products.
Restaurants and accommodation services also recorded a 4.3 percent increase, driven by higher restaurant and café service costs.
Insurance and financial services was the only CPI category that remained virtually unchanged compared to August 2025, according to the SIB.
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By Zoila Palma: Consumer prices in Belize increased by 4.4 percent in August 2026 compared to the same month last year, as households continued to face higher costs for transportation, housing, electricity, water and food. According to the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB), the All-Items Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to 125.9 from 120.7 in
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