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US EIA Warns of Prolonged Fuel Price Hikes, Threatening Philippine Economy and OFW Remittances
3 min
GMA News Online

US EIA Warns of Prolonged Fuel Price Hikes, Threatening Philippine Economy and OFW Remittances

Agency contradicts Trump's assurances, forecasting months of elevated costs even after Strait of Hormuz reopening, with direct implications for Filipino consumers and inflation.

Fuel PricesPhilippine Economy
Philippine Manufacturing Hits 8-Year High in February on Surging Demand
3 min
GMA News Online

Philippine Manufacturing Hits 8-Year High in February on Surging Demand

S&P Global survey shows production and new orders at strongest levels since late 2017, boosting business confidence for 2026.

Philippine EconomyManufacturing
BIR Acknowledges Processing Delays, Vows System Streamlining Amid Taxpayer Complaints
3 min
GMA News Online

BIR Acknowledges Processing Delays, Vows System Streamlining Amid Taxpayer Complaints

Manual document handling identified as primary bottleneck; Bureau promises to reduce paperwork requirements and simplify procedures.

BIRTax Reform
REGASCO Hikes LPG Prices Past P1,600 Mark Amid Global Oil Surge
4 min
GMA News Online

REGASCO Hikes LPG Prices Past P1,600 Mark Amid Global Oil Surge

Cooking gas in Cebu crosses P1,600 threshold as domestic LPG rates rise by up to P44 per 11-kg cylinder

LPG price hikeREGASCO
Philippine Rice Imports Set to Rise, but Tariff System May Cap Growth -- USDA Report
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GMA News Online

Philippine Rice Imports Set to Rise, but Tariff System May Cap Growth -- USDA Report

Price-indexed tariff policy between 15% and 35% could moderate import surge as local production falls short of demand

Philippine rice importsprice-index tariff system
Diesel Expected to Hit P170/Liter, Gasoline P120/Liter Next Week
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GMA News Online

Diesel Expected to Hit P170/Liter, Gasoline P120/Liter Next Week

Oil industry sources project steep fuel price hikes as MOPS data shows continued tightening of diesel supply and rising demand

Fuel Price HikeDiesel Prices
Philippine Government Rolls Out Energy Conservation Measures Amid Oil Price Surge
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GMA News Online

Philippine Government Rolls Out Energy Conservation Measures Amid Oil Price Surge

Malacañang mandates 10% fuel reduction across all government agencies as Middle East conflict drives up electricity costs

Philippine government energy measuresoil price hike Philippines
Kiko Pangilinan Warns Traders Against Profiteering, Hoarding Amid Middle East Crisis
3 min
GMA News Online

Kiko Pangilinan Warns Traders Against Profiteering, Hoarding Amid Middle East Crisis

Senator calls for fair pricing as supply chain disruptions threaten essential goods availability in the Philippines

Kiko PangilinanPrice Manipulation
DTI, Major Retailers Agree to Freeze Prices of Basic Goods Until April 16
3 min
GMA News Online

DTI, Major Retailers Agree to Freeze Prices of Basic Goods Until April 16

21 manufacturers and top supermarket chains commit to holding prices for 30 to 60 days as government intensifies market monitoring under Executive Order No. 110

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Fuel Companies Hike LPG Prices by Double Digits Per Kilo Starting April 1
3 min
GMA News Online

Fuel Companies Hike LPG Prices by Double Digits Per Kilo Starting April 1

Filipino households face mounting cooking gas expenses as oil firms announce P4.50 to P6.00 per kilogram increase

LPG price hikeFuel prices Philippines
Oil Prices Surge Toward Record Monthly Gain as Iran War Rattles Global Markets
4 min
GMA News Online

Oil Prices Surge Toward Record Monthly Gain as Iran War Rattles Global Markets

Brent crude climbs 3% while equities struggle amid fears of inflation spike and recession risk

Brent Crude OilIran War
Amid Looming LPG Price Hike, Some Pinoys Switch to Charcoal
3 min
GMA News Online

Amid Looming LPG Price Hike, Some Pinoys Switch to Charcoal

Filipino households and small eateries seek affordable cooking alternatives as液化石油气 costs continue climbing

LPG price hikeCharcoal cooking Philippines
De Lima Seeks Congressional Probe Into Diesel Price Surge Amid Middle East Tensions
4 min
GMA News Online

De Lima Seeks Congressional Probe Into Diesel Price Surge Amid Middle East Tensions

Senator flags extraordinary fuel cost increases as Russia-Ukraine conflict disrupts global oil markets; Petron's Russian crude purchase draws attention

Diesel Price IncreaseLeila de Lima
Diesel Prices to Surge by P12.50/Liter Starting Tuesday in Philippines
3 min
GMA News Online

Diesel Prices to Surge by P12.50/Liter Starting Tuesday in Philippines

Oil firms implement ninth consecutive fuel hike, gasoline prices unchanged

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Peso Hits Record Low P60.69:$1 as Oil Prices Surge Threaten PH Economy
4 min
GMA News Online

Peso Hits Record Low P60.69:$1 as Oil Prices Surge Threaten PH Economy

BSP monitors escalating Middle East conflict impact on inflation ahead of April policy meeting

Philippine EconomyPeso Depreciation