Inflation could pick up to as high as 7.4% in September -- BSP

GMA Network - Sep 30, 2026

Inflation could accelerate to as high as 7.4% this month, mainly due to weather disturbances affecting agricultural prices, higher pump prices and the depreciation of the Philippine peso, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said Wednesday.

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