Fuel Price Cut of ₱4.30 per Liter for Gasoline, Diesel Up ₱2.60 Starting October 20

Fuel Price Cut of ₱4.30 per Liter for Gasoline, Diesel Up ₱2.60 Starting October 20

📌 Starting 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 20, gas station prices in the Philippines will change: gasoline down ₱4.30 per liter, kerosene down ₱1.00 per liter, and diesel up ₱2.60 per liter. The adjustments were announced by the Department of Energy (DOE) on Monday, the 19th. Unlike last week, gasoline is going down while diesel is going up.

■ What's Changing
· Gasoline: down ₱4.30 per liter
· Diesel: up ₱2.60 per liter
· Kerosene: down ₱1.00 per liter
· Effective: Tuesday, October 20, from 6:00 a.m. Unioil announced a ₱4.30 cut for gasoline and a ₱2.60 increase for diesel, and other companies such as Petron, Shell, and SeaOil have announced or are about to announce adjustments as well.
· Last week (October 13), gasoline rose ₱1.56 and kerosene rose ₱1.77, while diesel fell ₱3.01.

■ Why It's Changing
· GMA News cited low global diesel inventories and improved gasoline supply as the reasons.
· The Manila Times also cited the return of several Asian refineries from scheduled maintenance.

■ Tips for Residents and Travelers
· For gasoline vehicles, refueling after the 20th will reduce costs, while for diesel vehicles, costs will go up.
· Prices and effective times may differ by station and company, so check the posted prices before filling up.
· It's also worth watching whether diesel-powered jeepney and cargo fares are affected.

■ Sources
The Manila Times (10/19), GMA News (10/19), CLTV36 News (official Facebook, 10/19)

■ Photos
· 1. Stock photo · Fuel nozzle filling a vehicle — The Manila Times
· 2. Stock photo · Green fuel nozzle inserted into a fuel tank opening — GMA News