Government Response To Energy & Fuel Crisis.

Amid rising global tensions in the Middle East, the Philippine government has taken aggressive steps to protect local consumers from price shocks. The Department of Energy (DOE) has established strict price ceilings on petroleum products through March 9, 2026. Stations exceeding these limits (e.g., ₱53.70 to ₱76.50 for Gasoline RON 97) face criminal penalties and license revocation. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signaled his intent to formally ask Congress for emergency powers to reduce the excise tax on petroleum products, aiming to provide immediate relief to the transport sector and motorists. To conserve energy, several Local Government Units (LGUs) and courts have begun transitioning to a 4-day workweek, though the move has met some opposition from labor groups concerned about adjusted hours.

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