La Union’s inflation rises to 1.7%, Pangasinan’s to 2.6% due to cost hikes

The inflation rate in La Union rose slightly to 1.7 percent in May 2025 from 1.3 percent in April, while Pangasinan's inflation rate increased to 2.6 percent from 1.8 percent during the same period.

Dr. Danites Teñido of PSA La Union attributed the increase mainly to higher costs in housing, water, electricity, gas, and fuels (71.7% share), food and non-alcoholic beverages (37.9% share), and restaurants and accommodation services (3.4% share).

In Pangasinan, the surge was driven by electricity with an 8.7 percent inflation rate in May, housing rentals up to 3.8 percent from 0.8 percent, and restaurants and accommodation services contributing 13.7 percent.

Food and non-alcoholic beverages saw a decrease in inflation in Pangasinan, dropping to 2.3 percent in May due to increased supply from dry season cropping, while transport inflation declined further.

The Department of Agriculture Ilocos Region warned of potential food price increases with the onset of the rainy season, though mitigation measures are in place.