A jeepney is seen along United Nations Avenue in Manila. Inflation slowed to a four-month low of 6.2% in July as transport costs eased. — PHILIPPINE STAR/RYAN BALDEMOR
By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter
PHILIPPINE INFLATION cooled to its slowest pace in four months in July as transport costs eased and food inflation steadied, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said.
Data from the PSA showed headline inflation slowed to 6.2% from 6.4% in June but quickened from 0.9% a year ago.
July saw the slowest headline inflation in four months or since 4.1% in March.
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