Inflation in the Caribbean Netherlands up again in Q2 2026

Prices on Saba up by 2.3 percent compared to Q1

On Saba, consumer prices were 2.3 percent higher on average in Q2 compared with Q1. On Saba, as on the other islands, this rise in prices was mainly due to higher transport prices. Petrol was 20.9 percent more expensive than in the previous quarter, and air fares were 9 percent higher.

Food products and non-alcoholic beverages were 2.9 percent more expensive. This was largely because fresh vegetables, frozen meals, and coffee have become more expensive.

• Prices on Saba in Q2 were 5.0 percent higher year-on-year and 2.3 percent higher quarter-on-quarter.
• Prices on Bonaire in Q2 were 3.3 percent higher year on year, and 1.8 percent higher quarter on quarter.
• Prices on St Eustatius in Q2 were 5.2 percent higher year on year and 1.5 percent higher quarter on quarter.

CBS