1. CPI of Food, Beverages and Tobacco (FBT): National Capital Region (NCR) and Areas Outside the National Capital Region (AONCR)

   The seasonally adjusted CPI of FBT items in NCR went down to 154.8 in April from 155.1 in March while in AONCR, its level increased to 169.4 from 169.1.

   The good production of eggs and sufficient supply of fish brought about by the prevalence of hot weather condition during the month lowered their prices in NCR. Lower consumer demand for fish also reduced its prices as the Lenten season ended. In AONCR, the hot weather condition favored production of corn. Thus, prices of corn decreased this month. These seasonal factors pushed down prices of FBT items in the two areas relative to the expected trend.

   Compared to last month, price movement of the seasonally adjusted CPI for FBT items in NCR was still negative at -0.2 percent in April from -0.1 percent. On the other hand, prices of these items in AONCR went up to 0.2 percent in April from 0.1 percent in March.

2. CPI of Non-FBT items: National Capital Region (NCR) and Areas Outside the National Capital Region (AONCR)

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