面对不断上涨的电费和通胀压力，菲律宾能源部支持暂停、削减或取消电力增值税的提议。该机构表示，愿就能源行业的影响提供技术性意见。此前，4月份的通胀率已飙升至7.2%。
菲律宾马尼拉 — 菲律宾能源部于5月5日（周二）发表声明，支持暂停、削减或取消电力增值税的提议，旨在减轻家庭和企业的负担。该机构表示：“为履行确保电力安全、可靠和可负担的职责，能源部支持任何能够减轻菲律宾家庭和企业负担的措施。”
能源部强调，任何税收措施都必须由财政部和国会进行慎重评估。该机构已准备好就能源领域受到的影响提供技术性意见。根据政府数据，4月份通胀率从3月份的4.1%飙升至7.2%，创下自2023年3月以来的最快增速。
受食品、交通和水电成本上涨影响，最贫困的30%家庭面临8.5%的通胀率。消费者报告称，3月至4月期间的电费大幅上涨，甚至翻倍。能源部同时呼吁进行长期改革，包括提高发电效率、改善电网可靠性、加强市场竞争以及倡导负责任的能源使用。
与此同时，预算与管理部已指示各政府机构在5月15日前确定2025年未分配拨款中的节余资金，以便在能源紧急情况下提供救济。
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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 US-Iran conflict has driven up oil prices in the Philippines, prompting calls to suspend excise taxes and regulate prices. Economists warn of drawbacks, including lost revenue and unequal benefits. Targeted aid for the vulnerable is seen as more effective.
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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.
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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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.
Department of Energy Secretary Sharon Garin stated that the Philippines faces no oil crisis, as fuel supply remains adequate despite record-high prices. She attributed the issue to rising global oil prices, not shortages. The DOE is monitoring distribution and warning against hoarding.
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Fuel prices in the Philippines are set to surge next week due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, according to the Department of Energy. Minimum increases are estimated at P19 per liter for diesel, P9 for gasoline, and P31 for kerosene, though diesel could reach P90 per liter without staggered hikes. The DOE has warned against hoarding and price manipulation.