Inflation. Inquirer file photo

MANILA, Philippines – Philippine inflation slowed for the second straight month in June as the interim peace deal between the United States and Iran helped push global oil prices lower.

Data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Tuesday showed that the consumer price index rose by 6.4 percent in June, slower than the 6.8 percent recorded in May.

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