Controlled, but uneven: inflation weighs more on the poor

Headline inflation has shown an upward trend in the first months of 2025, reaching 3.71% in April, its highest level since June 2024. Although it remains within the target range of 4.0% ± 1.0% established by the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD), its impact on purchasing power continues. Inflation refers to the loss of purchasing power of money. That is, even if people have the same amount of money, they can buy fewer and fewer goods…