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Inflation Ticks Up In September: Food And Transport Drive Slight Rise
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The Philippines’ inflation rate inched up to 1.7% in September 2025, a small climb from 1.5% in August, according to the latest Consumer Price Index report. This brings the year-to-date average also to 1.7%.
The uptick was mainly pushed by higher costs in transport (1.0%) and food and non-alcoholic beverages (1.0%), alongside slightly pricier restaurant and accommodation services. Still, inflation remained lower compared to 1.9% in September 2024.
Food prices saw mixed movements:
Vegetables jumped by almost 20%, while corn prices eased their decline.
Rice prices continued to drop, though at a slower pace.
On the other hand, meat, fish, dairy, and fruits showed slower increases, helping ease overall food inflation.
Core inflation, which strips out volatile food and fuel, slightly cooled to 2.6% from 2.7% last month.
Regional trends were mixed:
Metro Manila’s inflation slowed to 2.7% from 2.9% in August, mainly due to cheaper food.
Areas outside NCR saw inflation rise to 1.5%, with Central Visayas posting the highest at 4.1%.
Overall, the numbers show inflation is still relatively tame but could heat up if food and transport costs continue to climb.
The uptick was mainly pushed by higher costs in transport (1.0%) and food and non-alcoholic beverages (1.0%), alongside slightly pricier restaurant and accommodation services. Still, inflation remained lower compared to 1.9% in September 2024.
Food prices saw mixed movements:
Vegetables jumped by almost 20%, while corn prices eased their decline.
Rice prices continued to drop, though at a slower pace.
On the other hand, meat, fish, dairy, and fruits showed slower increases, helping ease overall food inflation.
Core inflation, which strips out volatile food and fuel, slightly cooled to 2.6% from 2.7% last month.
Regional trends were mixed:
Metro Manila’s inflation slowed to 2.7% from 2.9% in August, mainly due to cheaper food.
Areas outside NCR saw inflation rise to 1.5%, with Central Visayas posting the highest at 4.1%.
Overall, the numbers show inflation is still relatively tame but could heat up if food and transport costs continue to climb.
Oct 7, 2025
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