A deteriorating Middle East situation sent the market into a frenzy last week
by Angelo Nieto
The DOE has requested oil companies to stagger the increases
As expected by market observers, the renewed conflict in the Middle East has kicked up oil prices in the world market, resulting in big pump price increases in the Philippines. The Department of Energy has also returned to prescribing fixed values for
Bad news all around as conflict in the Middle East reignites
Hostilities have reignited in the Middle East, causing Iran to shut down the Strait of Hormuz once again and the United States to declare the ceasefire as "over." As a result, the price of oil in the international market has skyrocketed anew,
DOE secretary Garin says “the worst is over”
The Department of Energy announced its permitted ranges of fuel price adjustments earlier today at its weekly press conference. In disappointing news to many motorists, fuel prices continue to climb this week despite Dubai crude oil steadily returning to pre-war prices.
The fragile peace agreement in the Middle East stirs up oil prices again
At its press conference earlier today, the Department of Energy (DOE) released its weekly range of permitted price movements. As expected, due to tensions in the Middle East threatening a fragile peace agreement, fuel prices are going up again this week.For
Big price drops across the board, but fuel could jump again next week
Following the signing of a peace treaty between Iran and the United States last week, prices for oil have dropped in the global market. In turn, the Department of Energy (DOE) has released its mandated rollbacks for fuel prices for the coming
Here’s to hoping the war ends soon
Continuing from last week, today's Deparment of Energy (DOE) mandate for fuel price movements provide an allowed range of movements instead of a fixed price adjustment. These prices should reflect Tuesday, June 16th, at 6am.For the week of June 16
A major price reduction is very welcome after the past few weeks
June begins with a major fuel price rollback, with the Department of Energy (DOE) releasing the price cuts ahead of their implementation.For the week of June 2 to June 8, 2026, gasoline prices will go down by P4.76 per liter,
Bigger hikes as the midpoint of the year approaches
Despite estimates from the Mean of Platts Singapore indicating minor to moderate price hikes for fuel this week, the adjustments called for by the Department of Energy (DOE) are much larger than expected.For the week of May 26 to June 1,
The rollbacks were good while they lasted
Fuel costs are set to rise this week, as the Department of Energy has just shared the official price adjustment. These increases follow a welcome rollback on diesel in the previous week, as gasoline prices persistently get higher.For the week of
The offer is available at certain Shell locations
Shell Philippines has confirmed that its fuel discounts are back from Friday, May 15, to Thursday, May 21, 2026. Discounts do vary between gasoline and diesel, and only certain stations will participate. Read on to see full details of this promotion.Starting
by Billy Caluag
It’s called MetroFuel Tracker, and it’s worth checking out
Amid rising pump prices, most of us are forced to play a guessing game about which gas station in our area has the lowest rates. Motorist and web developer Alexander Miguel Sy has decided to take matters into his own hands. His
by Lije Martin
Can you just top up your car with used cooking oil, then? Not so fast...
Put simply, they're liquid fuels made from renewable resources. 'Bio' is a prefix that makes a lot of stuff very cool: biosphere, bionic (anything), biodiversity. By the dictionary definition, it means 'life' derived from Greek. Biofuels by this definition are fuels
by Cat Dow
The rollbacks keep coming for diesel
The rollbacks just keep coming. For this week's fuel price watch, prices for both gas and diesel see substantial rollbacks, so Tuesday would be a great time to head to the pumps.OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED:Everything you need
Some relief
Motorists are in for some needed relief at the fuel pump this week.Local fuel providers have announced that a rollback on gasoline and diesel prices will go into effect on February 7, 2023. If you can't be bothered to check
by Drei Laurel
Don’t take risks
For most people, there's really only one place where they store gasoline or diesel fuel: Inside their car's fuel tank. End of story.The thing is, there are some situations that call for storing said fuel in places other than
by Drei Laurel
Finally
Motorists are finally getting some relief in 2023, with both gasoline and diesel going down in price starting January 10. That's tomorrow, in case you can't be bothered to look at the calendar.Caltex, Seaoil, and Cleanfuel have all released
by Drei Laurel
Effective tomorrow
Owners of diesel vehicles are in for a treat this week. Gasoline vehicles? Well, not so much.Local fuel providers have announced another set of gasoline and diesel price updates. Starting November 22 (that's tomorrow), the cost of gas will edge
by Drei Laurel
So, do you drive a gas or diesel?
Another week, another set of fuel price adjustments. Again, it's diesel owners who will be reaping the benefits.Local fuel providers have announced that the price of gasoline will rise by P0.90 per liter. Diesel prices, meanwhile, will drop by
by Drei Laurel
Every centavo counts these days
UPDATE, October 24, 2022. Finally, some relief: We can confirm now that there's a slight rollback in diesel and gasoline prices this week.According to the official advisory from oil companies, the price of diesel is going down by P1.10
by Drei Laurel
‘Matic o sagad, sir?’
If you've never gassed up outside the Philippines, you might think that gas station attendants filling your tank up for you is the norm. Well, it's not.In other countries, motorists handle fuel pumps by themselves. They're fully in
by Drei Laurel
