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Philippine Police Crack Down on Fuel Price Violations

3/17/2026

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The Philippine National Police is increasing gas-station monitoring to curb hoarding and price manipulation amid Middle East-linked fuel-cost rises.
PNP chief Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. urged police presence at fuel points and asked the public to report closures.
Seventy-one retail outlets violated price regulations, prompting 55 show-cause orders.
The Philippines negotiates with Indonesia and Russia to secure fuel supplies.
President Marcos seeks emergency powers to reduce fuel excise taxes.

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The Philippine National Police is increasing gas-station monitoring to curb hoarding and price manipulation amid Middle East-linked fuel-cost rises.
PNP chief Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. urged police presence at fuel points and asked the public to report closures.
Seventy-one retail outlets violated price regulations, prompting 55 show-cause orders.
The Philippines negotiates with Indonesia and Russia to secure fuel supplies.
President Marcos seeks emergency powers to reduce fuel excise taxes.