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Philippines Street Food Vendors Face LPG Price Surge

4/12/2026

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LPG prices for street food vendors in the Philippines have nearly doubled since the Middle East conflict began.
Eric Garcia, a 20-year-old street food vendor, now charges 65 pesos for beef stew, significantly impacting his earnings.
An 11kg LPG tank has risen from 870 pesos to 1,600 pesos, increasing operating costs for vendors, while John Mark Abella, a street food vendor, reports fewer customers amid inflation.

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Story summary

LPG prices for street food vendors in the Philippines have nearly doubled since the Middle East conflict began.
Eric Garcia, a 20-year-old street food vendor, now charges 65 pesos for beef stew, significantly impacting his earnings.
An 11kg LPG tank has risen from 870 pesos to 1,600 pesos, increasing operating costs for vendors, while John Mark Abella, a street food vendor, reports fewer customers amid inflation.