Inflation rate of Zamboanga Peninsula slowed down to 3.4 percent in May 2010 from a 3.5 percent inflation rate in April. Slower price reductions were observed for Beverage and Tobacco, and Clothing that were recorded at 2.1 percent and 1.8 percent from 2.4 percent and 1.9 percent, respectively. Fuel, Light, and Water item was recorded at 16.4 percent from 15.8 percent last month. May consumer price index was recorded at 167.9.