{"id":10507,"date":"2025-04-01T04:17:28","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T02:17:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wsj-crypto.com\/?p=10507"},"modified":"2025-04-01T04:17:28","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T02:17:28","slug":"bsp-projects-march-inflation-rate-between-1-7-and-2-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wsj-crypto.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/01\/bsp-projects-march-inflation-rate-between-1-7-and-2-5\/","title":{"rendered":"BSP Projects March Inflation Rate Between 1.7% and 2.5%"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

HEADLINE INFLATION is anticipated <\/span>to be confined within a range of 1.7% to 2.5% in March, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Monday.<\/p>\n

If actualized, the BSP\u2019s prediction would reflect a deceleration from the 3.7% inf<\/span>lation figure recorded in March 2024.<\/p>\n

At the higher end of the BSP estimate, inflation is likely to have increased from 2.1% in February.<\/p>\n

The lower end of the estimate suggests inflation may have eased below 2% for the first time since the 1.9% figure in September 2024. This could also signify the slowest inflation since 1.6% in May 2020.<\/span><\/p>\n

A BusinessWorld<\/i> survey of 18 analysts conducted last week produced a median prediction of 2% for the March consumer price index.<\/p>\n

March inflation statistics are set to be released on April 4.<\/p>\n

\u201cInflationary pressures for the month arise from elevated electricity costs and rising prices for seafood and meat,\u201d stated the BSP in a release.<\/p>\n

In March, Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) increased the overall rate by P0.2639 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) to P12.2901 per kWh from P12.0262 per kWh in February.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the cost of a kilo of round scad (galunggong<\/i>) averaged P235.26 in early March, slightly above the P226.43 noted in the prior month. The price of fresh pork belly (liempo<\/i>) surged to P384.08 per kilo in early March from P375.02 a month prior.<\/span><\/p>\n

Nonetheless, the BSP observed a reduction in rice and vegetable prices in March.<\/p>\n

\u201cNevertheless, these are projected to be counterbalanced by lower costs of rice, fruits, and vegetables, due to favorable domestic supply conditions as well as the appreciation of the peso,\u201d it added.<\/p>\n

Rice prices have been declining due to government measures and decreased global prices. In February, rice inflation dropped to 4.9%, contrasting with the 2.3% decline in January.<\/p>\n

The government had reduced tariffs on rice imports to 15% beginning July 2024. The Department of Agriculture (DA) declared a food security emergency concerning rice, which enabled the National Food Authority to distribute buffer stocks at subsidized rates.<\/span><\/p>\n

Starting March 1, the DA also further reduced the maximum suggested retail price for 5% broken imported rice to P49 per kilo from the previous P52 per kilo. The MRSP was additionally lowered to P45 per kilo starting March 31.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cLooking ahead, the Monetary Board will maintain a cautious approach to ensure price stability that supports balanced and sustainable economic growth and employment,\u201d stated the BSP.<\/span><\/p>\n

The BSP\u2019s baseline forecasts for inflation are at 3.5% for 2025 to 2026. Considering various risks, inflation might reach 3.7% in 2026.<\/p>\n

Last month, the BSP decided to hold its key rate steady at 5.75% amidst global trade uncertainties.<\/p>\n

Nonetheless, BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. has indicated that they are still in an easing phase, suggesting the potential for a 25-basis-point reduction at the Monetary Board\u2019s policy-setting meeting on April 10. \u2014 A.R.A. Inosante<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n


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