Food Inflation Hits 5.57% in August as El Niño Squeezes Farms

Published on Honduras Daily · Sep 30, 2026 · Originally reported September 29, 2026 by Diario Roatán

The Honduran business council reported food and beverage inflation of 5.57% in August, citing drought from El Niño and higher transport costs, while overall inflation reached 6.20% and private-sector credit grew 20% through June.

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