'Very strong' El Niño expected late 2026 could worsen food, energy inflation, according to market study
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-05-21 13:58 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 95
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Science, Philippines, Energy, Economy & Finance, Financial Markets, Food & Agriculture, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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MANILA, Philippines — The country could face renewed pressure on rice prices and food security as the risk of a very strong El Niño continued to rise, Metrobank Wealth Insights said, potentially disrupting agricultural output across major rice-exporting countries.
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