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Patnanungan Faces Power Cuts Amid Fuel Crisis Protests

3/23/2026

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Patnanungan’s power will run from 4 PM to 8 AM due to limited fuel, announced by Mayor Claire Larita-Natividad on March 21.
Thousands of jeepney drivers protested diesel prices, which have more than doubled amid the ongoing Middle East crisis.
The Department of Energy has allowed limited use of Euro-II fuel for older vehicles to maintain supply.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is exploring fuel arrangements with several countries, including Russia.

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Patnanungan’s power will run from 4 PM to 8 AM due to limited fuel, announced by Mayor Claire Larita-Natividad on March 21.
Thousands of jeepney drivers protested diesel prices, which have more than doubled amid the ongoing Middle East crisis.
The Department of Energy has allowed limited use of Euro-II fuel for older vehicles to maintain supply.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is exploring fuel arrangements with several countries, including Russia.