Cebu inflation rises to 13.6% in May 2026 on higher food and transport costs

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Province’s inflation rate recorded an annual increase of 13.6 percent in May 2026, up from 12.9 percent in April 2026 and 0.5 percent in May 2025, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority Cebu Provincial Statistical Office. The average inflation rate in the province from January to May 2026 stood at 10.2 percent, reflecting sustained price increases over the period. Inflation measures the rate of change in the consumer price index, which tracks how the cost of a standard basket of goods and services changes over time. READ: May inflation may hit new 3-year high of […]... Keep on reading: Cebu inflation rises to 13.6% in May 2026 on higher food and transport costs