Rethinking the Oil Deregulation Law
Leaving procurement, allocation, and pricing entirely to market forces, without parallel state capability, exposes the country to risks it cannot control.
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Leaving procurement, allocation, and pricing entirely to market forces, without parallel state capability, exposes the country to risks it cannot control.
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The surge in fuel prices has ripples throughout the economy, disrupting supply chains, raising food prices, and squeezing the incomes of those who work…
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When the oil industry was deregulated in 1998, the unbundling of bills at the pump should have accompanied it.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. opened the C5 Link on Monday cutting travel time to 15 minutes for 36,000 vehicles daily, just as diesel topped P100 per liter,…
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Motorists may finally catch a break at the pump — but only on gasoline. Industry data collated by the Department of Energy (DoE) shows that any expected…
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The government is turning to “non-traditional” fuel suppliers from Argentina, Canada, Australia, Colombia, Brunei, and India, while the Department of Foreign…
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The Bureau of Internal Revenue has facilitated the emergency importation of petroleum products by PNOC Exploration Corporation, issuing a special permit to…
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Malacañang on Monday ordered all government agencies to sharply reduce electricity and fuel consumption as the country faces rising oil prices.
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Filipinos are bracing for another sharp jump in fuel prices starting Tuesday as oil companies announce fresh increases.
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The country’s largest business groups on Monday urged the government to maintain stable interest rates and ensure fuel supply, warning that rising petroleum…
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Prices of petroleum products have surged to unprecedented levels just a month into the United States-Israel war on Iran. As a result, a lawmaker introduced a…
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Metro Manila authorities on Monday are set to launch a temporary carpooling program that allows private vehicles to operate on point-to-point routes using QR…
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Rising fuel prices are pushing more commuters in Metro Manila to shift to bicycles and public transport, as local governments step up fuel conservation…
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Operators of some public utility vehicles have reportedly increased fares without approval from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board,…
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The Holy Week exodus on major expressways may be noticeably calmer this year as soaring gasoline and diesel prices appear to have slowed movement of travelers…
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‘These projects reflect the country’s continuing shift toward a more diversified, resilient, and sustainable energy mix.’
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Budget airline Cebu Pacific (CEB) has assured that it can still fly and serve passengers as it has secured jet fuel until June this year, after fears that some…
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The Philippines recorded a total power demand reduction of 145.43 megawatts during Earth Hour 2026, the Department of Energy (DoE) said Sunday, citing strong…
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