Category : Energy Sector


NGCP Reports 4.26% March Transmission Rate Increase

The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines announced a 4.26% rise in March transmission rates to PHP0.0716/kWh, primarily due to higher ancillary service charges, with regional variations across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Oil's Hidden Role in Daily Life and Global Tensions

Oil extends far beyond fuel, infiltrating everyday items from phones to medicine while shaping economic stability and geopolitical conflicts worldwide, with ripple effects felt in local budgets and global politics.

P200-B Malampaya Funds Eyed for Fuel Reserves

House lawmakers propose using the P200 billion Malampaya revenue to build strategic fuel reserves, aiming to shield the Philippines from global oil price volatility and supply shortages.

Fuel Subsidy for PUJs in NCR Begins Distribution

The government has initiated a P10 per liter fuel subsidy for public utility jeepneys in Metro Manila, with plans to expand to buses and TNVS. Drivers can save up to P1,500 weekly for three months.

Cebuano Households Suffer as LPG Prices Spike Amid War

The ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict has driven LPG prices in Cebu from over P1,100 to above P1,600 per 11-kg tank, straining families. President Marcos Jr.'s tax suspension offers slight relief, but supply shortages and infrastructure damage in the Middle

Major Oil Price Rollback Announced for April 14, 2026

Pilipinas Shell announces significant fuel price reductions effective April 14, 2026, with diesel down P23.00 per liter, gasoline down P6.50, and kerosene down P11.50, marking the first rollback since January amid Middle East tensions.

DOE's 50-Day Fuel Inventory: A Temporary Buffer

The Department of Energy's announcement of over 50 days of fuel supply is both good and bad news. While it extends inventory, it highlights vulnerabilities in reliance on imports and global market volatility, urging policy diversification.

Major Fuel Price Rollback Announced for April 14

Pilipinas Shell announces a significant fuel price rollback effective Tuesday, April 14, 2026, with diesel dropping by P23 per liter, gasoline by P6.50, and kerosene by P11.50. This marks the first decrease since January, following weeks of high prices am

Philippines Energy Crisis Exposes Oil Dependency Weaknesses

The Philippines faces recurring vulnerability to global oil shocks due to heavy import reliance and lack of strategic reserves. Government emergency measures provided temporary relief but failed to address long-term structural issues in energy security.

DOE: Law Needed to Remove Fuel VAT, Marcos Ensures Supply

The Department of Energy states that eliminating VAT on petroleum products requires congressional legislation, warning of PHP170 billion annual revenue loss. President Marcos assures fuel and food supply security amid Middle East tensions.

Senate May Probe Fuel Prices Over Global Oil Drop

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian warns of a Senate investigation if local pump prices do not reflect recent global oil price declines, citing the 'rocket and feather' effect and calling for stricter oversight.

Carpooling Proposed as Official Transport Mode Amid Fuel Crisis

With fuel prices soaring due to Middle East conflicts, carpooling emerges as a practical solution. However, it remains unauthorized under current transport regulations. Experts call for its official recognition to conserve energy and reduce traffic conges

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