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 firms hike fuel prices again on April 7

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Oil companies raised fuel prices again on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, with diesel hikes up to P19.80 per liter. The increases stem from ongoing US-Iran tensions and global oil supply disruptions. This marks the 13th to 15th consecutive weekly rise.

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.

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Motorists in the Philippines face another fuel price hike this week, with diesel rising by P1.40 per liter effective Tuesday, January 27. This continues a five-week upward trend for diesel. Gasoline and kerosene prices will also increase modestly.

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.

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Following initial DOE warnings earlier this week, local oil retailers in the Philippines will implement double-digit fuel price increases of P17 to P24 per liter starting March 10, amid ongoing Middle East tensions. President Marcos plans to seek emergency powers to cut excise taxes.

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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Fuel prices for diesel and Super E10 in Germany have risen further. According to the ADAC, the average diesel price yesterday was 2.425 euros per litre, surpassing the previous record by more than 10 cents. Significant increases were also made today, on Easter Sunday.

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