Economy
How money moves in the Philippines — fuel prices, inflation, wages, and the economic decisions that hit Filipino households first.
Diesel jumps double digits as April fuel hike looms
Quick Take Oil companies will raise diesel prices by double digits and gasoline prices significantly starting April 7, 2026, prompting motorists in Bukidnon and elsewhere…
Fuel prices climb again as Iran conflict chokes supply
Quick Take Oil prices climbed as the US-Israeli conflict with Iran reportedly disrupted global supply chains, sending ripple…
Oil tankers pass Hormuz, but pump prices still climb
Quick Take Philippine-bound oil tankers can now reportedly pass through the Strait of Hormuz again, but fuel prices…
Diesel Jumps up to ₱12.90/Liter; Donsol Reportedly Cancels Butanding Fest
Quick Take Diesel prices spiked by up to ₱12.90 per liter this week after oil companies rolled out…
Fuel runs dry in Cordillera; DOLE rushes ₱1.2B aid
Quick Take Multiple gas stations across parts of the Cordillera region reportedly ran dry as fuel supplies tightened,…
Fuel runs dry at pumps despite Marcos assurance
Quick Take Several gas stations in parts of the Philippines have reportedly shut down due to limited fuel…
Marcos declares energy emergency, invokes emergency energy powers
Quick Take President Marcos Jr. declared a state of national energy emergency and invoked existing emergency authorities to…
Ride-hailing, jeepney drivers launch 2-day strike
Quick Take Ride-hailing drivers and transport groups reportedly plan a two-day strike this week, halting some bookings and…
Oil surge threatens to push inflation past 4% ceiling
Quick Take Inflation is projected to breach the 4% ceiling as global oil prices surge, with diesel now…
Fuel aid, toll cuts arrive as diesel nears ₱90/L
Quick Take The government released fuel subsidies and approved toll discounts for public transport as diesel prices approach…