Headline inflation in May likely eased further from 2.2 percent in April, falling at the lower end of the central bank’s forecast range for the month, according to a consensus of private analysts polled by The Manila Times.

Four of the five analysts said inflation rate in May likely slowed to 2 percent as low food prices offset higher oil prices.

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