Inflation slows as gas, diesel prices drop

By Gabriela Baron

Inflation slowed in August as gasoline and diesel prices dropped, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported.

Inflation settled at 6.3%, slower than July’s 6.4%.

PSA also attributed the drop to slower increase in food prices, such as fish and pork.

 

 

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