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LTFRB Eyes Fare Hikes as Fuel Prices Surge

3/4/2026

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  • The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) in Manila is considering provisional fare increases due to rising fuel prices linked to tensions in the Middle East.
  • Diesel and kerosene prices have increased for ten consecutive weeks, prompting LTFRB Chairperson Vigor Mendoza II to state that fare hikes may occur if prices exceed P60 per liter.
  • The jeepney drivers’ group Manibela supports temporary fare measures and calls for immediate fuel subsidies amid these developments.