The Russian oil tanker Aqua Titan, originally bound for China, has reached India’s west coast and is the first of at least seven such vessels diverted towards the country amid global supply disruptions. The medium-sized tanker, which was loaded at a Baltic Sea port in late January, was originally bound for the Chinese port of … Read more
THE price of fuel will continue to rise, but the increase will not be as steep as last week’s. Diesel is expected to go up by P14 to P14.50 per liter, and gasoline by P7 to 7.50 per liter. The transport group Piston heads to Mendiola in Manila on March 20, 2026 for the second … Read more
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to release P21.47 billion to sustain infrastructure projects, protect jobs, and cushion Filipinos from the impact of global shocks triggered by the war in the Middle East. In a statement on Thursday, Budget Secretary Rolando Toledo said the DBM fast-tracked … Read more
MANILA, Philippines — Airlines operating at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) have asked the government to lower airport fees to help manage soaring jet fuel prices. Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) General Manager Eric Ines confirmed that the airline association submitted a formal request to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) seeking a discount on … Read more
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) ordered its regional directors to fast-track the updating and submission of beneficiary data as the government accelerates the rollout of fuel subsidies for public transport drivers and operators. In a statement on Thursday, LTFRB Chairman Vigor Mendoza II said the agency was encouraging beneficiaries … Read more
IBA, ZAMBALES – The Zambales Police Provincial Office (ZPPO) has warned against fuel hoarding as a response to the directive of the Department of Energy (DOE) to maintain fair distribution and sale of petroleum products. Col. Benjamin Ariola, provincial director of ZPPO, said hoarding will cause artificial shortage of fuel in the market and spike in … Read more
Published Mar 15, 2026 06:00 pm A gas station in Jaro, Iloilo City, displays “sold out” sign on its pump last March 10. The fuel depletion comes as the country faces a historic energy crisis, with industry experts warning that domestic supplies may only last until late April due to escalating conflict in the Middle East … Read more
Senate OK on fuel excise tax bill seen Philstar.com Solon upbeat on swift effects of fuel excise tax suspension Inquirer.net Oil firms assure supply as PBBM orders action vs. price shocks Philippine News Agency Imee revives pitch for emergency powers to suspend VAT on petroleum products ABS-CBN Constitutional safety valve for rising fuel prices Daily Tribune Source link
MANILA, Philippines—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday certified as urgent House Bill 8418 which would grant him emergency powers to suspend or reduce excise taxes on petroleum products. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, by authority of the president, transmitted a letter to Speaker Faustino “Bodjie” Dy 3rd stating the “necessity of the immediate enactment” of the … Read more
Government ‘may well’ take action on fuel hikes but no plans to cut carbon tax, says Minister The Journal Irish Hauliers Association warns of protest over rising fuel prices BreakingNews.ie Govt Must Suspend Carbon Tax Immediately as Energy Costs Soar Irish Farmers’ Association Waterford TDs speak on diesel price surge waterford-news.ie Wicklow bus provider hit with 9pc fuel hike … Read more