Inflation in the island province of Guimaras accelerated to 4.4 percent in April 2026, driven largely by rising transport costs and higher prices of food commodities, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)-Guimaras.
Data released by the agency showed that food and non-alcoholic beverages posted a 1.1-percent inflation rate during the month, a sharp turnaround from the -2.1 percent recorded in March. The commodity group accounted for the biggest share in the province’s inflation uptrend at 57.9 percent.
Transport emerged as the second-largest contributor, registering a steep 31.2-percent inflation rate from 18.2 percent in the previous month. The sector contributed 32.5 percent to the overall increase in inflation.
Meanwhile, housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels also recorded higher prices, posting a 3.3-percent inflation rate.
Despite the uptick, Guimaras Provincial Statistics Officer Nelida Losare noted that the province’s inflation rate remained lower compared to the national level and the overall inflation rate in Western Visayas.
Losare said the inflation monitoring report aims to provide the public with timely and accurate information on price movements and their impact on the cost of goods and services in the province.IMT
