Retail prices of rice and selected seafood products at Bankerohan Public Market increased this week, with vendors citing higher fuel costs and inconsistent supply as factors affecting transport, sourcing, and deliveries. Rice prices per kilo as of April 1, 2026, rose from last week’s levels, according to vendor Shooby Magno. Mr. Chow increased to ₱60 from ₱58, Jasmine to ₱59 from ₱57, Seven Tonner to ₱59 from ₱57, Banay-Banay to ₱54 from ₱52, Kohaku Yellow to ₱60 from ₱58, V-160 to ₱59 from ₱57, and King to ₱62 from ₱60. Malagkit climbed to ₱44 from ₱42, while spotted rice rose to ₱42 from ₱40, reflecting higher transport costs.

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