Category : Energy Sector


Oil Price Hike Today, Another Increase Expected Wednesday

A significant oil price hike is now in effect, with gasoline up by P5.20 per liter, diesel by P13.95, and kerosene by P20.95. Another round of increases is scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, adding to the financial strain on consumers.

Protest at Cubao Gas Station Over Oil Price Hike

Fishermen, farmers, and consumer groups staged a protest at a Cubao gasoline station in Quezon City, denouncing the sharp increase in petroleum product prices effective Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

Santa Fe Ferry Fares Rise with Fuel Surcharge Hike

Island Shipping Corporation implements a new fare matrix for Santa Fe, Bantayan Island routes, adding a P70 fuel surcharge due to continuous oil price increases, affecting regular, senior, student, and child passengers.

Davao Prepares for Fuel Crisis Amid Middle East Conflict

Davao City authorities coordinate response as Middle East tensions trigger massive fuel price increases, with gasoline up ₱7-13, diesel ₱17.50-24.25, and kerosene ₱32-38.50 per liter, affecting local transportation and daily earnings.

Japan Readies Oil Reserve Release After Iran Attack

Japan has instructed its national oil storage sites to prepare for a potential release of crude oil reserves following US-Israeli attacks on Iran that disrupted Middle East supplies, though no final decision has been made.

Power Rate Hikes Expected in Negros Occidental Due to Fuel Costs

Electric cooperatives in Negros Occidental attribute April 2022 power rate increases to rising fuel prices, with consumers facing a P0.50 per kWh hike. DOE Secretary Sharon Garin warns of potential 16% electricity cost increases by April 2026 if global fu

Fuel Saving Ordered Amid Middle East Conflict

The Philippine government has issued a directive for fuel conservation measures in response to escalating tensions in the Middle East, aiming to stabilize domestic supply and prices.

Oil Prices May Rise Up to P10/L Due to US-Iran Tensions

The Department of Energy warns that fuel prices could increase by up to P10 per liter in the coming weeks due to global oil market tensions between the US and Iran, with subsidies considered if crude hits USD80 per barrel.

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