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
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
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