Energy & Mining
DOE: Fuel prices set for big rollback next week
The Department of Energy (DOE) said fuel prices will go down next week, with minimum rollbacks estimated at ₱4.43 per liter for gasoline, ₱20.89 for diesel, and ₱8.50 for kerosene.
DOE to hold remaining ASEAN energy meetings online
The Department of Energy (DOE) said all remaining ASEAN energy meetings for 2026 will be held virtually to save costs and use resources more efficiently.
Government orders probe of fuel stations nationwide
The government has stepped up its crackdown on alleged fuel hoarding and profiteering, issuing show-cause orders to nearly 100 gasoline stations following reports of irregular pricing nationwide, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said.
PCC tightens watch on oil, fuel markets
Amid mounting volatility in global oil markets, the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) said it is intensifying oversight of the domestic fuel sector to guard against anti-competitive practices that could disadvantage consumers.
Meralco raises electricity rates in April
Manila Electric Company (Meralco) on Friday announced an increase of P0.5335 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in electricity rates this April. The overall rate for a typical household is now P14.3496 per kWh, up from P13.8161 per kWh in March.
