Philippines Inflation Accelerates to 7.2% on Higher Fuel, Food Prices
Inflation in the Philippines accelerated in September, with the consumer-price index rising 7.2% year-on-year, up from 6.1% in August. The increase was driven by higher fuel and food prices.
Inflation in the Philippines sped up in September as fuel and food prices increased, ahead of the central bank's interest-rate decision later this month. 1% in August.