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Philippines Faces Fuel Crisis, Citizens Blame Marcos Jr.

3/27/2026

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Fuel prices in the Philippines have surged, triggering frustration amid an Iran-linked energy crisis.
Filipinos direct anger at President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for not addressing soaring costs, not at U.S. President Donald Trump.
Since the United States and Israel began military actions in Iran on February 28, petrol prices have risen.
Diesel prices have reached 115 pesos per liter (US$1.92).
Daily wages average 700 pesos, worsening the impact on households.

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Story summary

Fuel prices in the Philippines have surged, triggering frustration amid an Iran-linked energy crisis.
Filipinos direct anger at President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for not addressing soaring costs, not at U.S. President Donald Trump.
Since the United States and Israel began military actions in Iran on February 28, petrol prices have risen.
Diesel prices have reached 115 pesos per liter (US$1.92).
Daily wages average 700 pesos, worsening the impact on households.