October Inflation Surges to 7.8%

The Philippines’ October inflation shock signals tough road to 2027

Price pressures broaden beyond food and fuel, threatening to prolong the country’s economic slowdown Read more at The Business Times.

October inflation surges to 7.8%

MANILA, Philippines — Consumer prices grew 7.8 percent from a year earlier in October, driven by faster increases in transport costs and pricier utilities. The latest inflation rate was higher than the 7.2 percent recorded in September, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority showed. READ: Poll: October inflation seen hitting over 3-yr high of 7.6% The

Fuel, transport costs push inflation to 7.8% in October 2026

The PSA reported that headline inflation accelerated to 7.8% in October, marking the highest figure since February 2023, when it reached 8.6%.

Inflation hits 7.8 pct in October

Inflation climbed in October to 7.8 percent.