Gasoline hikes, diesel rollback ahead

Inquirer.net - Oct 12, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Motorists will see mixed oil price movements this week, with gasoline posting another hike and diesel dropping by about P3 per liter. In a media briefing, Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Sharon Garin said gasoline prices will increase anew by P1.56 per liter beginning Tuesday. READ: Mixed fuel price adjustments expected next week

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