MANILA – Motorists face another round of fuel price hikes starting Tuesday, December 30, 2025, with diesel and gasoline expected to increase amid fluctuating global crude oil markets and regional demand pressures. Industry sources project adjustments reflecting recent trends in the Mean of Platts Singapore (MOPS) benchmark, potentially reversing some of the holiday-season rollbacks.
Expected Price Adjustments (Per Liter, Effective Dec 30)
| Product | Projected Increase | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | P0.50 – P0.80 | Reversing recent rollbacks; demand-driven |
| Gasoline | P0.30 – P0.60 | Moderate hike on supply tightness |
| Kerosene | P0.40 – P0.70 | If carried by firms |
Major players like Shell, Petron, Seaoil, and Cleanfuel are likely to announce exact figures Monday afternoon. The increases follow a pre-Christmas rollback (Dec 23: gasoline -P0.80, diesel -P1.30, kerosene -P1.60), but year-to-date net hikes remain high (~P20+ per liter for gasoline/diesel).
Analysts attribute the uptick to:
- Global Factors: Rebounding crude prices on OPEC+ decisions and geopolitical risks.
- Regional Dynamics: Tighter Asian supply and holiday demand recovery.
- Peso Fluctuations: Slight weakening adding import costs.
For commuters and transporters wrapping up holiday travel, this post-Christmas adjustment means tighter budgets heading into 2026—plan refuels accordingly.
Current Average Pump Prices (Metro Manila, as of late Dec 2025):
- Gasoline: ~P55-60/liter
- Diesel: ~P53-58/liter
Stay updated via DOE advisories for final figures.