ILOILO CITY – Sixteen gas stations temporarily closed in Western Visayas on Monday, March 30, after they ran out of fuel amid the ongoing Middle East war. Data released by the Police Regional Office-6 said the impact of 16 temporary closures is minimal as there are a total of 860 gas stations in...
A bill seeking to classify gasoline, diesel and other petroleum products as basic necessities, making them under the government’s price control mechanism has been filed in the Senate. Sen. Paolo “Bam” Aquino IV filed Senate Bill No. 2011, saying the proposed law will address the gap in...
BAGUIO CITY – The Police Regional Office-Cordillera reported Friday that 79 gas stations in the region have closed from lack of supply due to the conflict in the Middle East. Twenty-six are in Kalinga, 18 in Benguet, 15 in Mountain Province, 12 in Ifugao, six in Abra, and two in Baguio. Transport...
CEBU CITY – The Department of Energy (DOE) has issued show-cause orders (SCO) to eight gasoline stations in Bohol for alleged overpricing. Bohol Gov. Aris Aumentado announced the development as he welcomed the issuance of the SCO to prevent establishments from profiteering. “This is an...
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – Gov. Ramon Guico III on Friday called on gas stations selling fuels at excessive prices to stop being opportunists at a time of crisis. In an interview, he said the provincial and local government units are monitoring fuel prices amid the spike due to ongoing tensions in...
BAGUIO CITY – One-hundred jeepney drivers received free gasoline from a barangay here to help ease the impact of the oil price increase due to the conflict in the Middle East. Barangay AZCKO (Abanao, Zandueta, Chugum, Kayang, and Otek), where the largest jeepney terminal in this city is located,...
CANDELARIA, Quezon – Twelve individuals were arrested and large quantities of stolen gasoline were seized during the implementation of a search warrant in a warehouse in Barangay Santa Catalina Sur here on Jan.27. Police said the suspects were apprehended for alleged involvement in “paihi” or...
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Four individuals were injured in an explosion that rocked a gasoline station in Barangay Matibay, Lamitan City, Basilan province on Tuesday afternoon, June 17. Victims were identified as Gunong Reyyan, 20, a student; Mut-ab Muntasil Gunong, 23, gas station attendant; Naim Lamla...
BACOLOD CITY – A 41-year-old man was shot and wounded by the police after he attempted to set fire to a fuel pump in a gasoline station in Barangay Santo Rosario, Binalbagan, Negros Occidental on Thursday, May 15. Police said the 25-year-old gasoline station manager requested for assistance...
Motorists welcome some relief as petroleum prices dropped in the first few days of May, reversing last week 's increases. Effective Tuesday, May 6, gasoline prices will go down by ₱0.55 per liter, diesel by ₱0.65 per liter, and kerosene by ₱0.90 per liter. These marginal decreases were...
It’s the last week of April, and motorists are about to feel a pinch from oil price increases. Starting Tuesday, April 29, gasoline will go up by ₱1.35 per liter, while diesel will rise by ₱0.80 per liter. Kerosene is also set to climb by ₱0.70 per liter. Shell Pilipinas, Cleanfuel, Petro...
Motorists will need to tighten their belts once more, as fuel prices are projected to increase by a peso next week. Based on the four-day Mean of Platts Singapore (MOPS), gasoline prices are anticipated to climb up by around ₱0.80 to ₱1.40 per liter, while diesel could inch up by ₱0.40 to...
