Motorists and households brace for another round of mixed pump price adjustments this week, as fuel companies announced changes effective 6 a.m. Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
According to industry advisories, gasoline will see a rollback of ₱0.20 per liter, while diesel and kerosene will each climb by ₱0.90 per liter. Cleanfuel will implement kerosene adjustments at 4:01 p.m. the same day.
The latest changes come after consecutive weeks of price hikes, particularly for diesel and kerosene — staples for public transportation, logistics, and household use. Year-to-date adjustments remain steep, with gasoline up by about ₱13.90/liter, diesel by ₱15.35/liter, and kerosene by ₱3.55/liter, based on Department of Energy (DOE) data.
Analysts point to volatile global oil prices as the main driver, with geopolitical tensions and supply dynamics in Europe and the Middle East keeping markets unstable. The DOE’s Oil Industry Management Bureau had earlier projected upward pressure on diesel and kerosene prices, even as gasoline saw some relief.
For many consumers, the situation underscores a widening gap: while private car owners may benefit from lower gasoline costs, jeepney drivers, trucking firms, and households reliant on kerosene face heavier burdens. Experts warn that continued increases in diesel — the backbone of goods transport — could ripple into higher food and commodity prices, adding to inflation concerns.
Policy options remain limited. Subsidies for public utility vehicles are one avenue, but long-term solutions lie in balancing oil import dependence with energy diversification. For now, consumers are left navigating a rollercoaster of pump price movements, with no clear sign of stability on the horizon.
Sources: GMA News, Top Gear PH
