Motorists rush to fill up on last day of capped fuel pricesMotorists line up at a gasoline station along Norzagaray Road in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan on Sunday, March 8, 2026, as some stations display "out of stock" signs for diesel. MANILA, Philippines — Monday, March 9 is set to be the last day for motorists to avail of capped gas prices before fuel costs are adjusted the following day, according to the Department of Energy (DOE). The next regular fuel price adjustments will take effect tomorrow, Tuesday, March 10. It is currently coordinating with the Department of the Interior and Local Government and the Philippine National Police to monitor gas stations across the country. The DOE has already caught at least two gas stations in Quezon City after it already implemented a price adjustment before March 10.

Source: Philippine Star March 09, 2026 17:01 UTC