Sept. inflation estimated at 6.5% driven by oil prices

Sept. inflation estimated at 6.5% driven by oil prices

HEADLINE INFLATION could accelerate to 6.5% in September amid elevated oil prices, a weak peso and weather-related supply pressures, strengthening the case for another 25-basis-point (bp) rate hike by the central bank in October, Union Bank of the Philippines, Inc. (UnionBank) said. “With higher oil and non-oil import costs sustaining cost pass-through pressures, inflation is […]

Source: BusinessWorld
https://bworldonline.com/economy/2026/09/14/777163/sept-inflation-estimated-at-6-5-driven-by-oil-prices/