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Yet, high and persistent domestic food price inflation, especially in poor countries OECS group bucks the trend Persistent food inflation (% yoy, food CPI) - greater than overall inflation (CPI); OECS food and overall inflation remains low

East Caribbean States

Food Inflation by Region

3.00

12

AFR

EAP

ECA

LAC

MENA

SAR

All Items

Food

2.00

10

1.00

8

-

6

(1.00)

Jul-20

Jan-20

Jun-20

Oct-20

Oct-19

Apr-20

Feb-20

Sep-20

Sep-19

Dec-20

Dec-19

Aug-20

Nov-20

Nov-19

Mar-20

May-20

4

(2.00)

2

(3.00)

0

(4.00)

Jul 20

Jan 21

Jun 20

Oct 20

Sep 20

Dec 20

Jan 20

Aug 20

Nov 20

Mar 20

Feb 20

May 20

Apr 20

Source : IMF and Trading Economics

Source : ECCB

April 15, 2021

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