2026年2月にラオスでは,需要と燃料価格の高騰によりインフレ率が6.2%に上昇し,そのため,インフレ率は8%に低下した. Laos' inflation rose to 6.2% in February 2026 due to higher demand and fuel prices, prompting a rate cut to 8%.

ラオスの統計局は,国内需要の上昇とエネルギーコストの上昇,特に燃料価格の上昇により,ラオスのインフレ率は2026年2月の1.5%から6.2%に上昇したと報告した. Laos' inflation rate rose to 6.2% in February 2026 from 5.1% in January, driven by higher domestic demand and rising energy costs, particularly fuel prices, the Lao Statistics Bureau reported. 価格上昇は,商品とサービス (37%),住宅と公共サービス (24.3%),医療 (13%),教育 (11.7%) で最も顕著でした. Price increases were most pronounced in goods and services (37%), housing and utilities (24.3%), medical care (13%), and education (11.7%). それに対して中央銀行は,財政安定を支援するために,その7日基本金利を8.5%から88%に下げた. In response, the central bank lowered its 7-day basic interest rate from 8.5% to 8% to support monetary stability. 政府は,持続可能な,高品質の経済成長と経済自給自足を優先し続けている. The government continues prioritizing sustainable, high-quality economic growth and economic self-reliance.