# Sarangani headline inflation rose as food inflation eased

> The provincial report shows food prices remained a major pressure despite slower annual growth.

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- Published: 2026-10-13T00:51:41+00:00
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- Event / data period: 2026-09
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Consumer inflation in Sarangani rose to 9.9% year on year in September from 9.7% in August. Average inflation from January through September was 8.3%.

Food and non-alcoholic beverages inflation slowed from 11.2% to 10.7%, but remained the largest contributor to the headline rate. PSA said the group accounted for 54% of headline inflation.

## Data

### Sarangani headline inflation rose as food inflation eased

The provincial report shows food prices remained a major pressure despite slower annual growth.

Methodology: PSA all-income household CPI, September 2026, base year 2018=100. Rates are annual changes; September compares with September 2025 and the August comparison refers to August 2026. Provincial scope only.

| Indicator | Geography | Period | Inflation (year-on-year %) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | Sarangani Province | 2026-09 | 9.9 |
| Food and non-alcoholic beverages | Sarangani Province | 2026-09 | 10.7 |
| Rice | Sarangani Province | 2026-09 | 32.2 |
| Corn | Sarangani Province | 2026-09 | 26 |

Sources: <https://rsso12.psa.gov.ph/content/summary-inflation-report-consumer-price-index-all-income-households-sarangani-province-18> · Download data: [JSON](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/philippines-sarangani-september-2026-inflation-food-prices/data/philippines-sarangani-september-2026-inflation-food-prices-data?lang=en&format=json) · [CSV](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/philippines-sarangani-september-2026-inflation-food-prices/data/philippines-sarangani-september-2026-inflation-food-prices-data?lang=en&format=csv)

## Sources

- [Philippine Statistics Authority, Regional Statistical Services Office XII](<https://rsso12.psa.gov.ph/content/summary-inflation-report-consumer-price-index-all-income-households-sarangani-province-18>) (Source checked: 2026-10-13; Published: 2026-10-12)

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