Over the weekend, you may have seen long lines of cars attempting to fuel up before the scheduled price adjustment on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. In order to manage the expected increase this coming week, the Department of Energy (DOE) has limited fuel prices from March 6 to 9.
Under the limit, prices for standard diesel should not exceed P66.59/L, while 91-octane gasoline was set at a maximum of P64.70/L. Specific ranges were also given for higher grades of gasoline, diesel, and kerosene.
Several stations, however, have allegedly been hiking their prices prematurely, surpassing the set ranges and overcharging motorists. Because of this, the DOE has issued show-cause orders against stations found selling fuel at abnormally high prices.
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So far, the department has summoned two operators in Quezon City and one in Pasig City. Other reports have stated that as many as 54 show-cause orders have been given out.
The DOE has opened an online platform for reporting irregular fuel prices through the eGovPH app. Concerned motorists can use the eReport system on the app and file a complaint under the ‘Gas Station Concerns’ tab.
At the time of writing, the official fuel price adjustment for the week of March 10 to 16, 2026, has not yet been released. Watch this space for the latest updates.
