Energy Prices

Asia·Jul 31, 2026

Philippines Faces July Inflation Surge Amid Rising Oil and Power Costs

The central bank projects inflation could reach as high as 6.6 percent as fuel prices jump and electricity rates hit regional highs, testing the government's economic management.

By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·

Asia's overnight moves, distilled into a five-minute read.

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