Philippine Sept. inflation at 7.2% vs 6.6% expected
Philippine annual inflation accelerated to 7.2% in September from 6.1% in August, the statistics agency said. Economists polled had expected 6.6%. The reading was within the central bank's forecast of 6.4% to 7.4%.
1% in August, the statistics agency said on Tuesday. 6%. 4%. The statistics agency said the rise in the inflation rate was driven by increases in prices of rice, electricity and other fuels, and transport.
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