미·이란 분쟁으로 필리핀 유가가 상승하면서 유류 특별세 유예와 가격 규제 요구가 나오고 있다. 경제학자들은 수입 손실과 불균등 혜택 등 단점을 경고한다. 취약계층 대상 지원이 더 효과적이라는 평가다.
중동의 지속적인 긴장, 특히 미·이란 분쟁으로 유가가 상승해 필리핀의 교통, 식품 비용, 인플레이션에 영향을 미치고 있다. 정부 경제학자들은 인플레이션이 최대 7.5%까지 이를 수 있다고 전망한다. 이로 인해 유류제품 특별세 유예와 가격 규제 재도입 제안이 제기됐으며, 이는 소비자 보호 조치로 제시되고 있다.
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The House of Representatives has approved a bill on second reading granting President Marcos special powers to suspend or reduce excise taxes on fuel to cushion the impact of soaring oil prices due to the Middle East conflict. This measure is part of broader government efforts to protect Filipinos from potential increases in commodity prices. Meanwhile, the Department of Transportation is studying a possible fare hike for public transport.
The House Committee on Ways and Means has approved a substitute bill empowering President Bongbong Marcos to suspend or reduce excise taxes on petroleum products amid surging fuel prices due to the escalating Middle East conflict.
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On Thursday, March 12, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. certified as urgent a bill granting him emergency powers to suspend or reduce excise taxes on petroleum products. The move aims to address soaring fuel prices amid Middle East tensions. Sen. Win Gatchalian warned of tradeoffs, including a potential P136 billion revenue loss for the government.
Malacañang has acknowledged the efforts of local government units and the private sector to mitigate the effects of the Middle East crisis, particularly on vulnerable groups. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto highlighted initiatives like boosting fuel supplies and providing free transportation. He described these as a synergy ensuring the nation's energy security amid external pressures.
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Economic managers are set to meet today to submit proposals to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. addressing soaring oil prices from the Middle East war. Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the Development Budget Coordination Committee discussed measures including fuel excise taxes. The UPLIFT committee meeting is also scheduled.
The Senate's probe into the government's response to the Middle East crisis is targeting oil companies for potential profiteering as fuel prices rise sharply. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian voiced concerns over firms selling old fuel stocks at elevated prices. Sen. Bam Aquino called for a price freeze on essential goods.
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President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced on March 12, 2026, the exemption of federal taxes on diesel to prevent price hikes amid Middle East tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. The measure, costing around 30 billion reais, will be funded by a new tax on oil exports. Experts view the initiative as reasonable in the short term, though it has electoral implications.