Sharp fuel price rollbacks set for Tuesday in Philippines

Fuel prices in the Philippines will see another round of rollbacks on Tuesday, April 21, led by Shell Pilipinas with cuts deeper than initial estimates. The changes take effect at 6 a.m. as Middle East conflict pressures ease.

Shell Pilipinas announced cuts of P24.94 per liter for diesel, P3.41 per liter for gasoline, and P2 per liter for kerosene, effective 6 a.m. Tuesday. These reductions surpass earlier industry projections of P17 to P19 for diesel and P2 to P3 for gasoline.

The move extends last week's price relief, driven by diminishing pressures from the Middle East conflict. Estimates draw from Department of Energy benchmarks for the National Capital Region from April 14-20 and Shell's announcement.

Actual retail prices may vary by brand, station, and location, per the projected NCR pump prices after the rollback.

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Oil firms confirmed price rollbacks effective 6 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, matching Department of Energy projections: diesel down P20.89 to P23 per liter, gasoline P4.43 to P4.50, and kerosene P8.50. The cuts end surges of over P100 on diesel since late February's Middle East crisis. President Marcos suspended excise taxes on LPG and kerosene, while a jeepney subsidy launches.

Updated industry estimates project even larger diesel cuts of P24 to P26 per liter and gasoline P2.50 to P3.50 per liter starting April 21, up from earlier P17-P19 projections, as the global oil war premium continues to unwind—extending relief from the April 14 rollbacks amid the 2026 fuel crisis.

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Following last week's rollbacks, diesel prices are forecast to drop another P17 to P19 per liter and gasoline P2 to P3 per liter starting April 21, potentially taking diesel below P130, as Middle East tensions ease further with a holding ceasefire.

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.

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The Department of Energy stated that March 9 is the final day for capped fuel prices, with adjustments taking effect on March 10. Several gas stations reported supply shortages from the rush of customers. This occurs amid global oil price hikes due to escalating Middle East conflicts.

The Philippines has approached Russia for possible oil imports amid global supply disruptions, Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said. Fuel inventories are sufficient until April, with talks ongoing with other exporters. The move responds to surging prices from Middle East tensions.

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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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