Inflation Hits 9.7 Percent as Fuel Prices Drive Sharpest Rise in Years

2026-03-28 - 22:13

Laos is facing mounting inflationary pressure, with prices accelerating sharply through the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest report by the Ministry of Finance. March’s headline inflation rate of 9.7 percent marks the third consecutive monthly rise, up from 6.2 percent in February and 5.1 percent in January, pushing the quarterly average well