Manila, Philippines – Amidst the global oil supply and price crisis, the general public expresses concern on its impact on the price of food and othe rbasic necessities in the market.
The Philippine Statistics Authority’s latest report noted a faster growth in inflation in March, attributed to the bigtime oil price hikes last month.
Amid this, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) assures condumers that there prices of basic necessities and prime commodities will not increase until April 30.
Duirng Kapihan sa Manila Bay forum on Wednesday, DTI Secretary Cristina Roque confirmed that manufacturers and retailers have committed into holding off the current prices of basic goods until the end of April.
Roque clarified, however, that this is applicable only the products listed on DTI’s stockkeeping units (SKU).
These products are available at supermarketd and groceries that is under DTI’s price monitoring, noting that the agency hasno direct control on price movements in wet markets and other retail stores.
The said list can be accessed via DTI’s website and official pages, as well as in groceries and supermarkets.
DTI advices the public to get a copy of this list as It also listed the suggested retail prices for basic necessities and prime commodities effective from February 2 until April 30, 2026.
Based on the list, canned sardines can be bought at P15.25 as the cheapest and P21.25 as the priciest.
Condensed milk at P44.50 while P48.00 for evaporated milk.
There are foru brands of powdered milk to choose from, with prices in between P44.00 and P96.25.
For 3-in-1 coffee, P4.70 the cheapest while P10.00 the priciest; while bread prices in between P27.75 and P44.00.
Instant noodles can be bought from P7.50 to P8.75 depending on brand.
Iodized and rock salt can be purchased from P4.75 to P31.50 depending in type and grams.
For detergents soaps, there are 12 brands to choose from prices varying in between P19.25 and P24.00.
Bottled waters on the other hand are set on P5.00 to P88.00 SRP depending whether distilled, purified, or mineralized.
Over 50 sorts of candles are also available, with SRPs varying from P36.25 to P121.50.
Moreover, the list also sets SRP for prime commodities like canned goods, condiments, soap, and batteries as well.
Luncheon meat set at P40.00 to P41.00 SRP; meatloaf at P18.00 to P25.25 with 5 brands; while beef loaf at P18.15 to P25.00.
Vinegar is priced at P8.25 for refill pack, while P18.00 in bottle.
Fishsauce at P12.50 to P22.50 for budget pack, while P25.00 to P31.75 for bottled.
Soy Sauce placed at P11.00 SRP for refill pack and P19.75 for bottled.
Meanwhile, toilet soaps can be bought from P15.00 to P49.00 varying in brand.
Batteries on the other hand can be purchased from P27.00 to P206.25 depending on unit.
Aside from prices, DTI also assured that the supply of food and basic necessities remain stable, strictly warning against profiteering and hoarding activities.
DTI is set to further monitor the impact of the recent ceasefire in Middle East to the price of basic goods in the country.—Mia Layaguin, Eurotv News