By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said it may take “all necessary monetary actions” to keep inflation in check amid rising price pressures after the April print exceeded its estimate.
“The April 2026 inflation of 7.2% settled above the BSP’s announced forecast range of 5.6% to 6.4%, highlighting the upside inflation risks emanating from the global oil price shock,” the central bank said in a statement released late on Tuesday.
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