Diesel price hikes surpass P100/liter since Middle East tensionsA passenger jeepney fuels up at a gas station in Baguio City on April 6, 2026. Starting today, Petron will implement an increase of P4.90 per liter for gasoline, P18.80 for diesel and P8.10 for kerosene. At Shell stations, diesel will jump by P19.80 per liter, gasoline by P5.90 and kerosene by P9.10. Jetti Petroleum, meanwhile, announced price increases of P18.60 per liter for diesel and P5.40 for gasoline, which will take effect on Friday. These latest adjustments could drive kerosene and premium diesel prices in Metro Manila beyond P170 per liter, while gasoline is on track to approach P120 per liter.

Source: Philippine Star April 06, 2026 16:06 UTC