Rice prices up 3.3%, other goods also pricier, in second half of December

By Janine Alexis Miguel

Jan 03, 2024 12:40 am

PRICES of agricultural commodities such as rice and onions went up while those of vegetables and some condiments fell during the second phase of December, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Friday.

Data from the government showed that the average retail price of well-milled rice per kilogram (kg) went up by 3.32 percent to P54.68 per kg from December 15 to 17, relative to the P52.92 per kg posted in the same phase of November.

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