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Fuel Prices in the Philippines Increases Again
Starting April 29, 2025, fuel prices in the Philippines have gone up for the second consecutive week, affecting everyone from drivers to businesses that depend on transportation.
Effective April 29, these are the new fuel prices:
- Gasoline: ₱1.35 more per liter
- Diesel: ₱0.80 more per liter
- Kerosene: ₱0.70 more per liter
These price hikes are expected to hit household budgets, particularly for those who rely on private vehicles or depend on public transport for their daily commute.
Why Are Prices Going Up?
The recent increase in fuel prices comes down to a few key factors:
1. Global Oil Price Fluctuations: The cost of crude oil in the international market plays a major role in local fuel pricing. When global prices rise, local prices tend to follow.
2. Exchange Rate Movements: The strength of the Philippine peso against the US dollar also influences fuel prices, as most of the country’s oil is imported in dollars.
3. Supply Chain Issues: Disruptions in the supply of oil or transportation difficulties can further drive up costs.
These factors combined are making fuel more expensive for everyone, especially in recent weeks.
The rise in fuel prices will have a ripple effect on daily life:
1. Transportation Costs: With higher fuel prices, public transport operators may increase fares, impacting commuters.
2. Rising Prices for Goods: Since transportation costs are tied to the delivery of goods, this price hike may eventually lead to higher prices on groceries, retail items, and services.
3. Impact on Households: Families who use private cars will feel the pinch as they’ll need to spend more on fuel each month.
While there’s no clear indication of when fuel prices might go down, it’s important to stay updated on changes in the global oil market and keep an eye on government measures that could affect future price adjustments.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reportedly declared a strike at Taraba State University over outstanding salary-related demands and delays in payments.
The strike is scheduled to begin today, October 12, 2026. According to the union’s chairman, the union had been engaging the Taraba State Government over its outstanding demands since February 2026.
“The union had exercised considerable patience and demonstrated its commitment to dialogue since February 2026, when it began engaging the Taraba State Government over the outstanding issues,” Mbave said.
“The union had earlier suspended its planned industrial action following an appeal by the government for additional time through the Office of the Head of Civil Service, in the interest of maintaining industrial harmony,” the chairman added.
The Chairman of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Torseer Yina, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the ancient town.
The curfew takes effect from Thursday, October 8, 2026, following unrest and violent protests in the area.
According to reports, the action was taken to contain the unrest and violent protests by members of BEMOA following the death of one of its members by unknown gunmen.
The protest, which was reportedly hijacked by hoodlums, turned violent after an angry mob burnt two vehicles belonging to the Benue State Civil Protection Guards.
The Gboko council chairman said the curfew takes effect immediately and warned that anyone caught flouting the order or breaching public peace would be decisively dealt with.
Nine people have died in a fatal road crash along the Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway in Ogun State.
The crash occurred on Monday at about 4:55pm around the Bethel area along the Ijebu-Ode/Ore axis of the expressway. It involved a white Toyota Hiace commercial bus belonging to Delta Line and a white Sino truck operated by Bill Gas Solution Ltd.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), all nine people involved in the crash, comprising three males and six females, died in the incident.
The FRSC said the crash occurred while it was raining and the road was wet, with preliminary investigations identifying speed violation as the probable cause.
The FRSC rescue team arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the report, while the bodies of the victims were taken to the General Hospital Morgue in Ijebu-Ode.
The Ogun State Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists, especially commercial drivers, to obey speed limits and exercise extra caution when driving in the rain.
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