Agri chief sees ‘slight’ food price hike due to transport cost

2026-03-21 - 21:41

MANILA, Philippines — Despite sufficient supply, retail food prices may slightly rise as the escalating conflict in the Middle East drives up freight and transport costs, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said. In a statement on Saturday, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. noted heightened concerns over costs due to rising oil prices linked to