Restaurants feeling the pinch of higher prices
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January 18, 2026
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Across Trinidad and Tobago, the rising tide of inflation is hitting hardest at the dinner table. For food establishments, the challenge is even steeper: absorbing relentless cost increases while keeping meals affordable for customers who rely on them.
Now, many outlets have reached a breaking point. With operating expenses climbing, they are compelled to raise prices simply to stay afloat.
In the Economic DataPack released in December 2025 by the Central Bank, the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures confirm what businesses have long suspected: inflation is not easing.
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