ILOILO CITY — Cash aid and fuel subsidies for public transport drivers in Western Visayas are set for distribution immediately after the Holy Week, with separate rollout schedules beginning April 8 and April 9. The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Western Visayas (DSWD-6) will start releasing a one-time P5,000 cash assistance to qualified … Read more
Energy Daily quotas to be introduced on Wednesday; other curbs under consideration Motorcyclists queue to fill up at a gas station run by Indonesian state oil company Pertamina in Sukoharjo, Central Java. © Getty Images ISMI DAMAYANTI and REZHA HADYAN JAKARTA — The Indonesian government has announced the rationing of subsidized fuel through daily purchase quotas in a … Read more
THE Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has released more than P651 million in fuel subsidies to public transport operators and drivers nationwide, saying the distribution is progressing as planned. In a statement on March 30, LTFRB Chairman Vigor Mendoza II said the agency coordinated with regional offices and other government agencies to speed … Read more
Fuel could be rationed and funnelled towards critical sectors such as emergency services under worst-case-scenario planning for shortages caused by the Iran war. The plan, agreed to by state, territory and Commonwealth leaders at a national cabinet meeting, set out an approach for what circumstances would warrant action to protect fuel supplies and the economy. … Read more
Do you think Government should do more to bring down fuel costs? The Journal ‘If action is not taken, this will escalate’ – MEP on potential M50 blockade by hauliers and contractors due to rising fuel costs The Irish Independent Silage contractors from Galway among last night’s protest over failure to reduce the cost of green diesel … Read more
Published Mar 28, 2026 02:57 pm Two government assistance programs are being implemented in the Philippines to help public utility drivers cope with rising fuel prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Although both programs aim to support the country’s transport sector, they differ in design and implementation. DSWD cash relief assistance The … Read more
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said he would sign into law a bill granting him the power to suspend or reduce excise tax on fuel products within the day. Speaking to reporters in Malacañang, Marcos said he was still determining the right time to use the power. “By the end of the … Read more
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Indonesia’s proposed work-from-home (WFH) policy for civil servants and private-sector employees after Eid al-Fitr could hurt the earnings of millions of app-based drivers, the Indonesian Transport Workers Union (SPAI) has warned. SPAI Chairperson Lily Pujiati said the plan would likely reduce daily income for online motorcycle taxi, or ojek online (ojol), drivers, … Read more
Oil price hikes drive up BARMM poll expense Philstar.com No overpricing among BARMM gas dealers, regional energy body says Inquirer.net Bangsamoro at a crossroads: Fuel crisis deepens strain as peace process slows newsline.ph CM Macacua calls for immediate Cabinet response amid global fuel crunch BARMM Official Website Comelec expenses for BARMM polls may increase by 25% due to surging … Read more
Archyde Archyde Thailand’s Energy Ministry is leveraging Facebook to provide motorists with up-to-date information on fuel availability across the country. The initiative, launched through the network of Provincial Energy Offices, aims to … Read More You can read the full story here: Thailand Fuel Updates: Real-Time Station Info on Facebook & Apps. You can read … Read more