Pump prices split as gasoline rises, diesel falls
Fuel prices shift as gasoline rises by P1.56 per liter while diesel drops by P3.01 per liter, offering relief to transport operators and businesses. Kerosene…
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Philippines eyes early warning system for fuel shocks
The Philippines is set to launch a weekly National Fuel Risk Index as part of its 2026 contingency plan to tackle fuel shocks, monitor supply, and reduce oil…
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Palace: Duterte camp sabotaging economy
The Marcos administration accuses Vice President Sara Duterte’s camp of fueling political uncertainty and economic concerns, while Duterte criticizes the…
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Trump moves to cut diesel costs with order on tax-free fuel
President Trump signs an executive order allowing tax-free red-dyed diesel on public roads, aiming to ease surging fuel costs ahead of midterm elections. Learn…
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Crisis at autopilot
When leaders declare an emergency, they borrow the trust of the public, which accepts extra powers on the understanding that they will be used.
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Gasoline climbs as diesel gets relief
Gasoline prices in Metro Manila are set to rise, nearing P100 per liter, while diesel users get relief with a P1.30 per liter rollback. Kerosene prices also…
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G7 stock release eases diesel prices
Group of Seven-coordinated release of emergency fuel stocks could cut diesel prices next week by P1 to P1.20 per liter, extending this week’s price rollback…
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FL’s visit relieves hard-up drivers
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos distributed rice to around 1,000 jeepney drivers and transport workers at the LTO headquarters in Quezon City, as the government…
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IMF warns fuel tax cuts favor upper-income households
‘We do not recommend to mute the signal for gasoline because high income households that can afford to pay higher gasoline prices will also benefit,’ he said,…
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Fare hike vs fuel costs
A 7-peso shave at the pump does not erase an 18-peso wound. It merely slows the bleeding; it does not heal the patient.
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IMF warns fuel tax cuts favor upper-income households
Any suspension of excise taxes on gasoline and diesel would only benefit upper-income households, despite the waiver of such taxes on liquefied petroleum gas…
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Airfares take another hit as fuel surcharge jumps
Airlines may impose higher fuel surcharges from October 1 to 15 after the Civil Aeronautics Board raised the cap to Level 17, increasing potential costs for…
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P709-M fuel subsidy idle amid crisis — CoA
A Commission on Audit report found that ₱709.88 million in fuel subsidies remained undistributed due to beneficiary data errors, while ₱2.85 million in…
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Regain state control on oil, think tank urges
‘The government should be able to control local oil prices and should not have to pass the burden of rising global prices on to consumers.’
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MANIBELA sets 3-day strike over soaring fuel prices
MANIBELA will stage a three-day transport strike from 28 to 30 September over rising fuel prices, while the LTFRB warns operators against interrupting services.
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Cebu drivers join transport strike
Piston Cebu will join a nationwide transport strike on September 29 over rising fuel and commodity prices, calling for fare hikes, tax cuts and fuel price…
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Palace blasted over fuel tax tack
Sen. Bam Aquino is calling for the suspension of fuel excise taxes and VAT as high fuel prices continue to burden drivers, commuters, farmers, fisherfolk and…
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