Laos' inflation rate climbs 6.2 per cent in February due to surge in domestic demand

VIENTIANE (Xinhua): Inflation in Laos increased to 6.2 per cent in February, up from 5.1 per cent in January, according to the latest report from the Lao Statistics Bureau.

A surge in domestic demand and rising energy costs, including fuel prices, were among the key factors driving inflation in February 2026, according to a report released by the bureau on Friday.