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Philippine inflation surges to 3-year high driven by Middle East conflict

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Philippine inflation reached a three-year high in April, with consumer prices increasing by 7.2%. This surge, driven by elevated costs for fuel, food, transportation, and utilities, significantly surpassed both economist forecasts and the central bank's projected range. The situation has led economists to suggest that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas may need to consider an unscheduled interest rate hike to control the rising inflation. AI

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Philippine inflation surges to 3-year high driven by Middle East conflict

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Philippine inflation hits 3-year high amid Middle East conflict

    Philippine annual inflation accelerated to a ⁠three-year high in April, ⁠as a surge in fuel prices ⁠triggered by the Middle East conflict raises the chance of more policy tightening. Consumer prices rose 7.2 per cent last month, the statistics agency said on Tuesday, the highest …

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