Have you checked your fuel levels recently? With fuel prices expected rise this week, you may want to budget what’s left in your tank, or consider other modes of transportation.
For the period of February 24 to March 2, 2026, the price of diesel will go up by a considerable P1.20 per liter, while gasoline prices will increase by P0.60 per liter. Finally, kerosene will also have a price increase of P1.20 per liter.
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Once these adjustments take effect, gasoline and diesel prices will have gone up by P4.80/L and P8.20/L, respectively, since the beginning of 2026. Meanwhile, kerosene will have had an overall increase of P6.20/L for the year.
If you want to save up on fuel costs, remember that fuel prices may vary depending on location and the brand of the fuel station; it might be cheaper somewhere along your regular route than near your place of residence or work. Is your car consuming more fuel than usual? Here’s one thing to check. While we’re at it, here are the signs your fuel injectors could be failing.
Philippine fuel prices: February 24 to March 2, 2026
2026 Fuel price changes:
- PH fuel price update: P0.2/L hike for diesel, P0.1/L rollback for gas effective Jan. 6
- PH fuel price update: P0.30/L hike for gas, P0.20/L for diesel effective Jan. 13
- PH fuel price update: Increase of P1.0/L for gas, P2.0/L for diesel effective Jan. 20
- PH fuel price update: Big P1.40/L hike for diesel, P0.40/L for gas effective Jan. 27
- PH fuel price update: P1.60/L increase for diesel, P0.80 for gasoline effective Feb. 3
- PH fuel price update: P1.0/L increase for diesel, P0.60/L for gas effective Feb. 10
- PH fuel price update: P1.20/L increase for gas, P0.60/L for diesel effective Feb. 17
