Are you sitting down, fellow motorists? Make sure you are when you read this week’s batch of fuel-price hikes.
For the period of March 3 to 9, 2026, gasoline prices will go up by P1.90 per liter, while diesel prices will increase by P1.20 per liter. Kerosene will not be exempted, as it will see an increase of P1.50 per liter.
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After these adjustments, gasoline and diesel prices will have gone up by P6.70/L and P9.40/L, respectively, since the start of 2026. Kerosene, meanwhile will have had an overall increase of P7.70/L for the year.
Remember that fuel prices may vary depending on location and the brand of the fuel station, so it’s best to plan your trips accordingly in case you need to gas up mid-drive. For more tips on how to save up on fuel, you can also check out this guide—it’s from several years back, but it’s still relevant these days.
Philippine fuel prices: March 3 to 9, 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
- PH fuel price update: P1.20/L hike for diesel, P0.60/L for gas effective Feb. 24