Filipino motorists are finally getting some relief this week after several fuel retailers announced major pump price rollbacks effective 6 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14. The cut is especially big for diesel, which had been hit by a long stretch of weekly increases that squeezed drivers, commuters, and businesses.

Based on advisories cited by GMA News Online, Petron cut diesel prices by P20.89 per liter, gasoline by P4.43 per liter, and kerosene by P8.50 per liter. Shell Pilipinas announced even steeper reductions, trimming diesel by P23.00 per liter, gasoline by P6.50 per liter, and kerosene by P11.50 per liter. Unioil also rolled back diesel by P20.90 per liter and gasoline by P4.50 per liter.

Even with the rollback, the drop does not fully erase the pain from the long run of price hikes seen in recent weeks. GMA News reported that gasoline had already logged 13 straight weeks of increases, while diesel and kerosene had gone up for 15 consecutive weeks before this round of cuts arrived.

The Department of Energy had earlier projected a rollback of P4.43 per liter for gasoline, P20.89 per liter for diesel, and P8.50 per liter for kerosene, based on average international trading prices. Energy officials also warned that pump prices are still unlikely to return soon to much lower levels, partly because of continued geopolitical tensions and damage to major energy infrastructure in the Middle East.

For consumers, the immediate takeaway is simple: Tuesday brings a meaningful but possibly temporary break at the pump. With global oil risks still hanging over the market, Filipino drivers may want to enjoy the rollback while it lasts and keep watching for the next weekly price move.

Source: GMA News Online

May malaking ginhawa na paparating sa mga motorista at commuters ngayong linggo matapos ianunsyo ni President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ang isang major fuel price rollback na epektibo simula Martes, April 14. Ayon sa anunsyo, bababa ang presyo ng diesel ng higit P20 kada litro, habang ang gasolina ay may bawas na P4.43 kada litro.

Kasama rin sa rollback ang kerosene, na bababa ng P8.50 kada litro. Nauna nang sinabi ng Department of Energy na posibleng umabot sa P20.89 kada litro ang bawas sa diesel, P4.43 sa gasolina, at P8.50 sa kerosene, dahilan para maging isa ito sa pinakamalalaking rollback sa mga nakaraang buwan.

Sa pahayag ng Pangulo, sinabi niyang malaking tulong ito para sa mga driver, commuter, at pamilyang Pilipino na araw-araw tinatamaan ng mataas na presyo ng langis. Pero nilinaw rin niya na hindi pa ito sapat, at tuloy-tuloy pa rin umano ang gobyerno sa paghahanap ng dagdag na hakbang para mapababa ang epekto ng mamahaling krudo sa biyahe, pagkain, at pang-araw-araw na gastusin.

Dumating ang rollback matapos ang sunod-sunod na linggo ng pagtaas ng fuel prices na iniuugnay sa lumalalang tensyon sa Middle East. Ayon sa ulat, ang sigalot na kinasasangkutan ng United States, Israel, at Iran, pati ang pagkaantala sa daloy ng langis sa Strait of Hormuz, ang nagtulak sa pagtaas ng global oil prices nitong mga nakaraang linggo.

Bagamat may umiiral na marupok na two-week ceasefire, wala pa ring malinaw na long-term deal sa peace talks, kaya nananatiling sensitibo ang presyo ng langis sa world market. Sa ngayon, ang rollback sa Martes ang pinakaagarang good news para sa mga Pilipinong matagal nang sumasalo sa taas-presyo sa pump at sa iba pang bilihin.

Source: GMA News

Sa wakas, may konting ginhawa para sa mga motorista. Matapos ang sunod-sunod na malalaking oil price hikes nitong mga nakaraang linggo, inaasahan ng Department of Energy na magkakaroon ng matarik na rollback sa presyo ng petrolyo simula Martes, April 14.

Ayon sa fuel monitor na iniulat ng Philstar.com, maaaring bumaba ang diesel ng P20.89 kada litro, habang ang gasolina ay posibleng mag-roll back ng P4.43 kada litro. Ang kerosene naman ay tinatayang bababa ng P8.50 kada litro para sa trading week na April 14 hanggang 20.

Malaking balita ito lalo na sa mga driver, delivery rider, at pamilyang ramdam ang taas-presyo sa transport at bilihin. Sa Metro Manila, ang karaniwang presyo ng diesel noong April 7 hanggang 13 ay nasa P153.70 kada litro, habang ang regular gasoline variants ay nasa mas mababang range pero mabigat pa rin sa budget ng maraming Pilipino.

Sinabi rin ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. na ang inaasahang rollback ay “not enough,” at may iba pang hakbang daw na inihahanda ang gobyerno. Ibig sabihin, kahit may bawas-presyo, nananatiling malaking isyu pa rin ang epekto ng mataas na fuel costs sa araw-araw na gastos ng publiko.

Para sa maraming Pilipino, ito ang klase ng update na direktang tumatama sa bulsa, kaya mataas ang interest nito online at sa kalsada. Kung matuloy ang rollback sa forecast level, ito ang isa sa pinakamalalaking relief moves sa presyo ng diesel nitong mga nakaraang linggo.

Source: Philstar.com

BINI just turned a major global breakthrough into an even bigger next move, announcing its new “BINI Signals” world tour right after the group’s buzz-heavy Coachella appearance. For fans in the Philippines, the timing is huge, because the group is not slowing down after making history on an international festival stage.

According to Philstar.com, the eight-member P-pop act revealed the tour on Sunday, April 13, through social media. The tour will begin in Manila on June 20 at the Mall of Asia Arena, giving local fans first dibs on the group’s next major live era before the overseas leg begins.

After Manila, BINI is set to perform in Cebu on July 11 at Seaside Cebu Arena. The report also said the group is preparing international stops in the United Kingdom, Canada, the Netherlands, Italy, France, Singapore, Taiwan, and the United States, although exact dates for those shows had not yet been announced at the time of publication.

The world tour announcement comes just days after the release of “Signals,” BINI’s third EP, which dropped on April 9 under Star Music. The six-track release includes “Blush”, one of the songs performed during the group’s Coachella set, helping connect the festival momentum to the rollout of new music.

For BINI, this is more than just another concert run, it is a clear sign that the group is pushing harder into the global market while keeping Filipino fans at the center of the story. With Coachella buzz still fresh and a world tour now official, BINI is riding one of the biggest P-pop moments of 2026.

Source: Philstar.com

Malaking ginhawa ang posibleng maramdaman ng mga motorista sa susunod na linggo matapos ianunsyo ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ang isang malaking rollback sa presyo ng mga produktong petrolyo. Ayon sa pahayag ng Pangulo nitong Linggo, bababa ng hindi bababa sa P20 kada litro ang diesel, P4.43 ang gasolina, at P8.50 ang kerosene simula Martes, Abril 14.

Ang rollback ay dumating matapos ang sunod-sunod na linggo ng matitinding taas-presyo na nagpabigat sa budget ng mga driver, commuter, at ordinaryong pamilya. Sa kanyang video statement, sinabi ni Marcos na ang bawas-presyo ay malaking tulong sa araw-araw na gastusin ng mga Pilipino, lalo na sa transportasyon at mga bilihin na apektado ng mataas na halaga ng krudo.

Pero aminado rin ang Pangulo na hindi pa sapat ang rollback para tuluyang maibsan ang pressure sa household expenses. Binigyang-diin niya na tuloy-tuloy pa rin ang trabaho ng gobyerno para mapababa ang gastos sa biyahe, pagkain, at iba pang pangunahing pangangailangan habang nananatiling magulo ang galaw ng oil prices sa world market.

Ayon sa ulat, nananatiling volatile ang global oil market dahil sa tensyon sa Gitnang Silangan, bagay na direktang tumatama sa presyo ng imported fuel sa Pilipinas. Ilang linggo nang ramdam ng publiko ang epekto nito, kung saan pati transport costs at presyo ng basic goods ay sumasabay sa pagtaas ng pump prices.

Mas pinalalakas din ng administrasyon ang mga intervention nito sa ilalim ng state of energy emergency at ng UPLIFT framework, na layong pabilisin ang tugon ng gobyerno sa fuel crisis. Para sa maraming Pilipino, ang rollback na ito ay hindi pa katapusan ng problema, pero isa itong malinaw na senyales ng agarang relief na matagal nang hinihintay.

Source: Rappler

Motorists may finally get a bit of relief next week, with diesel prices expected to roll back by P5.50 to P6.50 per liter based on the latest industry estimate. Gasoline is also projected to go down, but by a much smaller P1 per liter only.

The updated forecast is bigger than the earlier estimate for diesel, which had pointed to a smaller rollback. According to the report, the projection is based on the Mean of Platts, Singapore, the benchmark used for refined fuel pricing in Southeast Asia.

Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said the possible price cut reflects favorable global market trends, as expectations grow that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran will hold. If the pattern continues, pump prices could ease further after weeks of punishing increases that squeezed drivers and household budgets.

The government is also preparing extra relief for the transport sector. Garin said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is expected to decide next week on whether to suspend or reduce fuel excise taxes, a move that could lower pump prices by around P6 per liter for diesel and P10 per liter for gasoline if approved.

At the same time, officials said a P10-per-liter fuel subsidy pilot for public utility vehicles in Metro Manila is rolling out, while separate financial support programs for transport operators are also being lined up. For commuters, drivers, and small businesses, the next round of fuel price adjustments will be one of the most watched updates in the coming days.

Source: The Manila Times

Motorists may finally get a bit of relief next week after a fresh industry estimate showed diesel prices could fall by P5.50 to P6.50 per liter, a much bigger rollback than earlier projections. Gasoline is also expected to go down, though by a smaller amount of about P1 per liter.

According to the report, the latest forecast is based on the Mean of Platts, Singapore, which is used as the pricing benchmark for refined petroleum products in Southeast Asia. An industry source said prices are easing as the expected ceasefire between the United States and Iran is seen holding despite recent tensions.

Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said the projected rollback reflects more favorable global market trends. She added that if the pattern continues, consumers could see lower pump prices alongside government relief measures already being prepared for the transport sector.

Among the options on the table is a possible suspension or reduction of fuel excise tax, which President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is expected to decide on next week. Garin said the Department of Energy has already certified that Dubai crude averaged above the legal threshold for a month, a condition that could allow tax adjustment under Republic Act 12316. If approved, diesel prices could drop by around P6 per liter and gasoline by P10 per liter.

Government agencies are also rolling out support for public utility vehicle operators, including a P10 per liter fuel subsidy pilot in Metro Manila and a separate service contracting program starting April 15. Still, transport group Manibela said the aid remains too limited for many drivers. Source: The Manila Times

Pagkatapos ng sunod-sunod na malalaking taas-presyo sa mga gasolinahan, may konting good news na posibleng sumalubong sa mga motorista sa susunod na linggo. Ayon sa pagtataya batay sa Mean of Platts Singapore o MOPS, inaasahang bababa ang presyo ng diesel ng P2.50 hanggang P3.40 kada litro, habang ang gasolina naman ay maaaring bumaba ng humigit-kumulang P1.00 kada litro.

Ang posibleng rollback ay iniuugnay sa paglamig ng MOPS prices at premiums kasunod ng dalawang linggong ceasefire na napagkasunduan ng United States at Iran. Ito ang unang malinaw na senyales ng ginhawa matapos ang mahigit isang buwang matitinding price hike na tumama sa budget ng mga commuter, delivery rider, at pamilyang araw-araw gumagamit ng sasakyan.

Gayunman, hindi pa final ang projection. Nilinaw sa ulat na maaari pang magbago ang galaw ng presyo depende sa resulta ng trading hanggang Biyernes, Abril 10. May nakita ring bahagyang rebound sa pinakahuling projections, kaya posible pang lumiit o mag-iba ang rollback bago ilabas ang opisyal na adjustment ng mga oil company.

Malaki ang naging epekto ng tensyon sa Gitnang Silangan sa galaw ng pandaigdigang langis, lalo na dahil mahalagang ruta ang Strait of Hormuz para sa oil and gas supply. Sa gitna ng pansamantalang tigil-putukan, sinabi rin ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. na sasamantalahin ng Pilipinas ang two-week window para mapalakas ang petroleum supply arrangements ng bansa habang umaasang hahaba pa ang ceasefire.

Para sa mga Pilipinong halos linggo-linggo nasasampal ng tumataas na pump prices, ang kahit maliit na rollback ay malaking bagay pa rin. Hindi man nito agad mababawi ang sunod-sunod na pagtaas nitong mga nakaraang linggo, puwede itong magbigay ng bahagyang ginhawa sa gastos sa biyahe at pang-araw-araw na kabuhayan.

Source: GMA News - Diesel rollback of P3.40, P1.00 for gasoline expected next week

Public utility vehicle drivers and operators in Metro Manila are set to get a bit of relief this weekend as the government begins the pilot run of a P10-per-liter fuel subsidy. The rollout targets jeepney and UV Express units first, making it one of the most immediately relevant transport stories for commuters and drivers watching fuel costs climb.

According to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, the government has set aside an initial P1.5 billion for the program. LTFRB Chairman Vigor Mendoza II said the subsidy can cover up to 150 liters per week per vehicle until July 2026, a setup aimed at helping operators absorb part of the pain from high pump prices.

The program is expected to reach around 142,698 jeepney and UV Express units nationwide, with about 14,000 gas stations involved in the implementation. For now, the pilot will begin in Metro Manila, where transport costs and daily ridership pressures remain especially intense.

Mendoza said the weekend pilot is only the opening phase and that agencies are already coordinating on a wider expansion. He pointed to ongoing work with the Department of Energy and the Department of Transportation, signaling that the government wants to move quickly once the initial rollout is in place.

For drivers, operators, and commuters, this is the kind of update that matters because fuel prices hit fares, earnings, and household budgets all at once. If the pilot runs smoothly, the next big question will be how fast the subsidy can expand beyond Metro Manila and whether the support will be enough while fuel pressures remain elevated.

Source: The Manila Times

Ramdam na ramdam ng mga Pinoy ang mahal ng bilihin, at may bagong numero na nagpapatunay nito. Umakyat sa 4.1 percent ang inflation ng Pilipinas noong Marso 2026, ang pinakamataas sa loob ng 20 buwan, ayon sa Philippine Statistics Authority na iniulat ng Manila Bulletin.

Ayon sa ulat, malaking tulak ng pagtaas ang biglang mahal ng produktong may kinalaman sa langis. Sumipa ang presyo ng gasolina ng 27.3 percent habang ang diesel ay tumaas ng 59.5 percent year-on-year, dahilan para umabot sa 9.9 percent ang inflation sa transport sector at mag-ambag ng higit kalahati ng kabuuang price increase noong buwan.

Ipinaliwanag ni National Statistician Claire Dennis S. Mapa na malawak ang tama ng oil shock dahil hindi lang pang-gasolina ang apektado. Mahigit 36 percent ng consumer price index basket ang direkta o hindi direktang sensitibo sa tumataas na presyo ng langis, kabilang ang kuryente, LPG, pamasahe, pagkain, at transportasyon ng mga produkto.

May babala rin ang PSA na puwede pang manatiling mataas ang inflation sa mga susunod na buwan kung hindi huhupa ang volatility sa global oil market. Sa ngayon, sinabi ng gobyerno na may mga hakbang na itong inilatag sa ilalim ng UPLIFT program, kabilang ang emergency fuel procurement, toll rebates para sa public utility vehicles at cargo trucks, anti-hoarding measures, at targeted aid para sa drivers, farmers, at fisherfolk.

Para sa ordinaryong pamilya, ang 4.1 percent inflation ay hindi lang economic data, kundi dagdag pressure sa budget araw-araw. At habang hinihintay kung luluwag ang oil market, malinaw na presyo ng biyahe, pagkain, at basic needs ang patuloy na magiging sentro ng bantay ng maraming Pilipino.

Source: Manila Bulletin

Malaking BINI moment ito, mga ka-Blooms. Simula April 10, mapapanood na sa Netflix ang bagong three-part docuseries tungkol sa journey ng Nation’s Girl Group, mula sa training days nila hanggang sa pag-angat nila sa music scene.

Ayon sa Netflix Philippines, susundan ng serye ang pinagmulan ng walong miyembro na sina Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, Jhoanna, at Sheena. Ipapakita rin dito ang hirap na dinaanan ng grupo noong pandemic, kabilang ang mental health at personal struggles, habang unti-unti silang lumalapit sa mas malaking spotlight.

Produced ang proyekto ng ABS-CBN’s iWant Originals at ABS-CBN News Documentaries. Directed ito ni Jet Leyco, written by Jeff Canoy, at edited by Brian Gonzales, ayon sa ulat ng The Manila Times.

Mas lalong umiinit ang interes sa BINI dahil lalabas ang docuseries ilang oras bago ang kanilang inaabangang Coachella debut sa Mojave Stage sa April 11, Philippine time. Ayon sa ulat, itinuturing ang grupo bilang unang Filipino group na magpe-perform sa festival, isang malaking milestone para sa P-Pop sa global stage.

Dagdag pa sa buzz, ilalabas din ng BINI ang bagong EP na Signals, na may kasamang mga bagong track tulad ng “Blush,” “Tic Tac Toe,” “Sugar Rush,” at “Step Back,” bukod sa “Unang Kilig” at “Honey Honey.” Source: The Manila Times

Motorists are feeling another major hit this week after fuel prices climbed to fresh highs in Metro Manila, with diesel now nearing the P150-per-liter mark and gasoline touching around P100 per liter at several stations. The latest increases took effect on April 7 and quickly pushed pump prices into levels that many commuters, drivers, and businesses will find painful.

Based on benchmark prices cited in the source report, Shell diesel was estimated at P148.60 per liter on April 8, while Petron was at P147.60 and Jetti at P147.40. Other stations were also deep in the P140 range, showing just how sharply diesel costs have risen in a matter of weeks.

Gasoline prices also moved up hard, with RON95 estimated at P100.20 per liter at Shell and about P99 per liter at several other major retailers including Petron, SeaOil, PetroGazz, and CleanFuel. Kerosene was even higher, with listed prices above P163 per liter at some stations.

The source said the latest round of hikes was driven by continued volatility in global crude markets linked to conflict in the Middle East. Even with some staggered price adjustments among oil firms, the overall effect has been the same for consumers: higher transport costs, tighter household budgets, and more pressure on businesses already dealing with expensive logistics.

For ordinary Filipinos, this is the kind of price shock that spreads fast beyond the gas station. It can affect delivery fees, public transport expenses, and the cost of everyday goods, making fuel one of the biggest consumer pain points to watch right now.

Source: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/04/08/2519433/price-tracker-oil-fuel-monitor-apr-8

Motorists in the Philippines are facing another painful week at the pump after a fresh round of fuel price hikes took effect on April 7, pushing diesel prices close to the P150 per liter mark in parts of Metro Manila. The latest increases came as global crude markets remained volatile amid the continuing conflict in the Middle East.

Philstar’s April 8 price tracker showed estimated diesel prices at P148.60 per liter for Shell, P147.60 for Petron, P147.40 for Jetti, P146.75 for SeaOil, P146.80 for PetroGazz, and P143.80 for CleanFuel. For gasoline, the same tracker placed most RON95 prices at around P99 to P100 per liter, with Shell estimated at P100.20.

Kerosene also stayed painfully elevated. Based on the same price monitor, Shell’s kerosene was estimated at P164.10 per liter, while Petron and SeaOil were both at P163.10. The benchmark figures were based on Department of Energy NCR common prices from March 31 to April 6, plus the latest announced adjustments from oil firms.

Rappler reported that this marks the 13th straight week of gasoline price increases and the 15th consecutive week of hikes for diesel and kerosene. Among the latest adjustments, Shell raised diesel by P19.80 per liter, gasoline by P5.90, and kerosene by P9.10, while Petron increased diesel by P18.80, gasoline by P4.90, and kerosene by P8.10.

For commuters, delivery riders, transport operators, and households already dealing with inflation, the new pump prices add more pressure to daily budgets. If elevated global oil prices persist, consumers may have to brace for more expensive transport, delivery, and goods in the coming days.

Source: Philstar Price Tracker: Oil, fuel monitor for Apr. 8
Additional reporting: Rappler, Pump prices to surge anew on week of April 7, 2026

Panibagong sakit ng ulo sa mga motorista at commuters, matapos mag-anunsyo ang mga oil company ng isa na namang malaking dagdag-presyo sa gasolina, diesel, at kerosene ngayong linggo. Ayon sa ulat ng Rappler, tuloy ang big-time hike habang tumitindi ang disruption sa global oil supply dahil sa nagpapatuloy na tensyon sa Middle East.

Pinakamabigat ang tama sa diesel, na muling itinaas ng mga pangunahing fuel player. Simula 6 a.m. noong Martes, April 7, nagtaas ang Petron ng P18.80 kada litro sa diesel, P4.90 sa gasolina, at P8.10 sa kerosene. Sa Shell, umabot sa P19.80 kada litro ang dagdag sa diesel, P5.90 sa gasolina, at P9.10 sa kerosene, habang ang SEAOIL ay nagpatupad ng P17.95 na taas sa diesel, P4.90 sa gasolina, at P8.10 sa kerosene.

Hindi pa rito nagtatapos ang pressure sa consumers. Inanunsyo rin ng Jetti Petroleum na epektibo 6 a.m. ng Biyernes, April 10, itataas nito ang diesel prices ng P18.60 kada litro at gasoline prices ng P5.40 kada litro. Ibig sabihin, ilang araw pa lang ang pagitan, may panibagong dagok na naman sa budget ng mga bumibiyahe at negosyong umaasa sa transport costs.

Batay sa binanggit na industry estimates sa source report, puwedeng umakyat sa halos P150 hanggang P170 kada litro ang diesel ngayong linggo. Sa pinakahuling monitoring bulletin ng Department of Energy, regular diesel prices sa Metro Manila noong nakaraang linggo ay nasa pagitan ng P110 at P150.30 kada litro, habang ang gasolina ay nasa P82.50 hanggang P105.60 kada litro.

Sa madaling sabi, hindi lang ito simpleng weekly adjustment. Kapag diesel ang patuloy na sumisipa, domino effect ito sa pamasahe, delivery fees, at presyo ng basic goods. Habang wala pang malinaw na ginhawa sa international oil market, mukhang kailangan munang maghanda ang mga Pilipino sa mas mabigat na gastos sa mga susunod na araw.

Source: Rappler

Motorists across the Philippines got hit with another painful round of fuel price increases on Tuesday, April 7, as oil companies rolled out steep adjustments that pushed diesel and gasoline prices even higher. The latest hike stands out because it lands on top of already elevated pump prices, adding more pressure on commuters, drivers, and households trying to manage daily costs.

Based on Rappler’s report, Petron raised diesel prices by P18.80 per liter, gasoline by P4.90 per liter, and kerosene by P8.10 per liter effective 6 a.m. Tuesday. Shell implemented an even sharper diesel increase of P19.80 per liter, along with a P5.90 per liter hike in gasoline and a P9.10 per liter increase in kerosene. SEAOIL also raised diesel by P17.95 per liter, gasoline by P4.90 per liter, and kerosene by P8.10 per liter.

Jetti Petroleum announced its own increase later in the week, with diesel prices set to go up by P18.60 per liter and gasoline by P5.40 per liter effective Friday, April 10. Rappler said this marks the 13th straight week of gasoline price increases and the 15th consecutive week of hikes for diesel and kerosene, showing how relentless the upward trend has become.

The report also noted that oil industry sources had warned diesel prices could climb to nearly P150 to P170 per liter this week, depending on the retailer. Department of Energy monitoring cited by Rappler showed regular diesel prices in Metro Manila had already been ranging from P110 to P150.30 per liter in the previous week, while gasoline prices were at P82.50 to P105.60 per liter before the latest increase took effect.

The continuing spike has been linked to ongoing disruption in global oil supply tied to conflict in the Middle East. For ordinary Filipinos, the impact is immediate: higher transport costs, pricier deliveries, and more strain on household budgets. If the trend continues, this fuel story could stay one of the biggest consumer pain points in the country in the days ahead.

Source: Rappler