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Jeepney Drivers Protest Diesel Price Surge Amid Fuel Crisis

3/23/2026

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Key Information: Thousands of jeepney drivers protested in the Philippines as diesel prices doubled due to oil surges tied to the US-Israeli conflict in Iran.
The Department of Energy (DOE) allowed Euro-II fuels for older vehicles and certain sectors to maintain supply.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the government is pursuing fuel-supply deals with several countries.
The Philippines will also import Russian oil for the first time in five years.

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Key Information: Thousands of jeepney drivers protested in the Philippines as diesel prices doubled due to oil surges tied to the US-Israeli conflict in Iran.
The Department of Energy (DOE) allowed Euro-II fuels for older vehicles and certain sectors to maintain supply.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the government is pursuing fuel-supply deals with several countries.
The Philippines will also import Russian oil for the first time in five years.