The headline inflation rate in the province of Capiz increased in February 2025 to 2.7 percent, rising from 2.5 percent in the previous month. This marks the second lowest inflation rate noted in the last twenty-four months since the base year was revised to 2018. In comparison, the inflation rate recorded for February 2024 was significantly higher at 3.2 percent. The overall average inflation rate for Capiz throughout the year is 2.6 percent. In contrast, the average inflation rate for the Western Visayas region stands at 3.1 percent, which is 0.6 percent above the national average inflation rate of 2.5 percent (refer to Figure 1, Table A, and Table D). 

The increase in inflation in Capiz can be linked to a rise in the Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas, and Other Fuels category, which changed from -1.4 percent in January 2025 to 0.3 percent in February 2025. Furthermore, the inflation rate for Clothing and Footwear rose from 2.0 percent in January 2025 to 2.3 percent in February 2025. Additionally, the most significant commodity group, Food and Non Alcoholic Beverages, saw an increase, climbing from 4.7 percent in January 2025 to 4.9 percent in February 2025. However, the Transport category experienced a decrease, dropping from 0.7 percent in January 2025 to -0.4 percent in February 2025. Other commodity categories exhibited minimal changes or remained stable during this time. (see Table B and Table C).

The following non-food commodity groups maintained their previous marks during the period such as: 

1. Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, 1.8 percent vs 1.8                                                                         2. Furnishings, Household Equipment and Routine Household Maintenance, 0.9 percent vs 0.9           3. Health, 1.3 percent vs 1.3                                                                                                                   4. Information and Communication, 0.0 percent vs 0.0                                                                        5. Recreation, Sport and Culture, 2.4 percent vs 2.4                                                                             6. Education Services, 4.1 vs 4.1                                                                                                            7. Restaurants and Accommodation Services, 1.5 vs 1.5                                                                      8. Financial Services, 0.0 percent vs 0.0                                                                                                    9. Personal Care, and Miscellaneous Goods and Services, 1.7 percent vs 1.7

The most significant increase within the Food and Non-Alcoholic Commodity Group occurred in the category of Vegetables, Tubers, Cooking Bananas, and Pulses, which rose from 3.5 percent in January 2025 to 7.0 percent in February 2025. Similarly, the Oils and Fats category also saw an increase, rising from 5.7 percent to 8.3 percent during the same period. Additionally, the price of Sugar, Confectionery, and Desserts improved slightly, increasing from -1.1 percent in January 2025 to -0.1 percent in February 2025. 

Additionally, several food groups experienced rising inflation compared to the previous month:

1. Milk and Other Dairy Products, and Eggs, 2.2 percent vs. 2.4 percent                                               2. Corn, -0.1 percent vs. 0.1 percent                                                                                                      3. Flour, Bread and Other Bakery Products, Pasta Products and Other Cereal, 2.5 percent vs. 2.6 percent 

Several food commodities within the index group experienced a decline in prices. Most notably, the price of Rice decreased from 23.8 percent in January 2025 to 21.9 percent in February 2025. Similarly, the prices of Fruits and Nuts fell from 1.9 percent in January 2025 to 0.6 percent in February 2025. Additionally, Ready-Made Food and Other Food Products Not Elsewhere Classified (NEC) also registered a decline, dropping from 6.0 percent in January 2025 to 5.8 percent in February 2025 (see Table C). 

Conversely, the annual rate for non-alcoholic beverages rose from 0.8 percent in January 2025 to 0.9 percent in February 2025. On the other hand, the rate for alcoholic beverages and tobacco remained steady at 1.8 percent in February 2025, unchanged from the previous month (see Table C).