September inflation data diverges across Türkiye, Philippines, Thailand
Türkiye reported slowing annual inflation, while separate September figures from the Philippines and Thailand show differing inflation trends in those countries.
What happened
Türkiye's annual inflation slowed to 29.73% in September, with consumer prices rising 1.84% month-on-month and food prices declining 0.20%.1
In the Philippines, inflation rose back to 7.2% in September 2026, matching the April level and ending four straight months of disinflation, driven by rising food and fuel prices.2
Thailand's headline CPI rose 2.82% year-on-year in September, a figure that came in below forecast.3
What the coverage leaves out
- None of the outlets reviewed provided analyst or government reaction to the respective inflation figures.
- None of the outlets reviewed explained the underlying causes of Türkiye's or Thailand's inflation movements in the same detail given to the Philippines' food and fuel price drivers.
Why it matters
Sources (3)
Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.
Middle East & Turkey
- 1Anadolu AgencyTRState-controlled
Southeast Asia
- 2RapplerPHIndependent
Inflation soars to 7.2% as food, fuel prices climb in September 2026
- 3CNASGState-controlled
Thai September headline CPI rises 2.82% on year, below forecast