Metro Manila diesel prices steady at P133.19 per liter amid Easter travel

Fuel prices in Metro Manila remained unchanged at elevated levels over the Easter weekend, with diesel holding at P133.19 per liter—above the national average—as Filipinos returned from Holy Week holidays.

Following last week's double-digit diesel price hikes that pushed Metro Manila pump prices toward P131-P132 per liter, fuel costs stayed steady and high over April 5-6.

Philstar.com benchmarks show diesel averaging P133.19 per liter in the capital region, exceeding the Department of Energy’s national average of P119.20 per liter.

The Department of Energy confirmed the arrival of 22.578 million liters of diesel, the first under its emergency fuel security program, aimed at bolstering supply amid global oil market pressures and the Marcos administration's stock-building efforts.

Philstar.com’s price tracker provides the latest Metro Manila benchmarks based on reported figures for April 6.

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Oil companies implemented major fuel price hikes effective April 7, pushing diesel prices past P140 to P150 per liter in several areas. The increases stem from volatility in global crude markets reacting to Middle East conflict. These mark historic highs despite staggered adjustments.

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Oil firms will implement another round of fuel price hikes this week, with diesel seeing double-digit increases amid elevated global oil prices. Shell and Jetti Petroleum announced diesel increases of P12.90 per liter, while PetroGazz, Seaoil and UniOil raised prices by P12.50 per liter. Gasoline and kerosene prices also rose, though at slower rates.

In the second straight week of adjustments, oil companies announced diesel price drops of P1 to P1.20 per liter this week—larger than last week's modest changes—offering more relief to motorists before Christmas. Gasoline is set to fall by P0.60 to P0.80 per liter, and kerosene by about P1.75 per liter, driven by robust supply and weak demand.

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Due to the war in the Middle East, diesel prices in the Philippines are expected to exceed P100 per liter, prompting public utility vehicle drivers to consider other jobs. Jeepney and tricycle drivers like Renie Rabago and Omeng Elardo struggle with rising fuel costs while their earnings remain low. The government offers a one-time P5,000 subsidy to assist them, though some say it is insufficient.

Philippine fuel supply may last until the second week of May with one million barrels expected soon, according to the Department of Energy. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said the average supply stood at 45 days as of March 20, down from 55-57 days when the Middle East war began nearly a month ago.

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Finance Minister Jorge Quiroz announced increases of $370 per liter in 93-octane gasoline and $580 in diesel, effective from Thursday, March 26, due to the international oil price surge from the Iran conflict. The government also activated palliative measures, including freezing Transantiago fares until year-end and subsidies for taxi drivers. Quiroz justified the moves as necessary to align local prices with international levels and safeguard public finances.

 

 

 

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