EDSA traffic volume drops amid oil price hikesMotorists experience minimal traffic along EDSA-Kamuning going to Cubao as of 7:30 AM on March 19, 2026. MANILA, Philippines — Amid continued oil price hikes, traffic volume on EDSA went down by eight percent, the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said yesterday. The official said the percentage is equivalent to 20,000 to 30,000 vehicles, which may not be felt by other motorists. Truck ban, coding exemptionsThe MMDA announced yesterday that oil tankers and vehicles used to deliver basic commodities will be exempted from the truck ban and the number coding scheme. The MMDA is in close coordination with the DTI, which will identify the essential goods that will qualify for the exemptions.

Source: Philippine Star March 25, 2026 05:47 UTC