oillThe central bank estimates headline inflation in February will reflect upward pressures from higher utility rates and an uptick in oil costs being mitigated by lower rice prices.

February inflation will stay within the 2.2 percent to 3 percent range, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said. Official data on inflation for the month is due for release by the Philippine Statistics Authority on March 5.

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