Philippine gas stations shut down due to limited fuel supply | The wRap

2026-03-26 - 14:30

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Petroleum companies sound alarm on Philippines’ limited fuel supply More gas stations are expected to close in the coming weeks, in addition to more than 400 temporarily shut down due to limited fuel supply. Marcos signs law allowing him to suspend or reduce fuel excise tax President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signs into law a bill authorizing him to suspend or reduce excise tax on petroleum products amid rising oil prices driven by the Middle East conflict. Iran says it is reviewing US proposal to end war Iran’s foreign minister says it is reviewing a US proposal to end the war in the Gulf, but has no intention of holding talks to wind down the widening Middle East conflict. Patricia Non’s community pantry returns, this time for drivers hit by oil price hikes After five years, Patricia Non is back on Maginhawa Street in Quezon City, setting up a community pantry once again. But this time, it is for public utility drivers struggling with soaring fuel prices. Meta, Google lose US case over social media harm to kids A court finds Meta and Google negligent for designing social media platforms that are harmful to young people. This, in a $6 million verdict that will serve as a bellwether for numerous similar cases. – Rappler.com