Baguio City has established a Crisis Management Committee, comprising representatives from various sectors, to monitor supply conditions and recommend actions to mitigate the effects of rising fuel prices.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has urged the public to exercise caution against scams as the government begins the rollout of fuel subsidies.

Philippine President Marcos has suspended a planned fare hike for public utility vehicles, promising additional support for drivers struggling with high fuel prices.

The Philippine Senate is proposing the establishment of a government-owned crude oil tank storage facility amidst rising fuel prices due to Middle East tensions.

Energy analyst Kwadwo Poku has criticized the Ghanaian government for rising fuel prices, warning that citizens are bearing the full impact of global shocks, including the US-Israel-Iran conflict, without adequate relief.

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 18 - Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said Wednesday that it would be pointless for Italy to open dialogue with President Vladimir Putin about oil supplies from Russia, with the shipping of fuel from the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz currently cut off due to Iran's retaliation to the attacks by Israel and the United States. "The problem is the price of oil, not where to find it," Crosetto told Mediaset television when asked about getting oil from Russia, "He (Put...

The proposal to suspend the collection of excise tax on fuel products now only requires President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s signature to become law, as the House of Representatives has adopted the Senate's version of the measure, equipping Marcos with stronger tools against fuel price shocks.