The Department of Energy (DOE) expresses its deep appreciation to the downstream oil industry sector for responding positively to its call to observe the implementation of price freeze on liquid petroleum products, in light of the severe impact of the combined Tropical Cyclones Crising, Dante and Emong, compounded by the enhanced Southwest Monsoon, which have disrupted livelihoods and mobility across several regions.
In a statement, as of 11:00 PM, 28 July 2025, twelve (12) oil companies with gasoline station outlets have responded to the Department’s appeal, standing in solidarity with the Filipino people who continue to face the adverse effects of heavy flooding, disrupted transport systems, and damaged infrastructure across various regions. These are: Jetti, Shell, Phoenix, Total, Seaoil, Filpride, PTT, Petrogazz, Petron, Caltex, Unioil and Cleanfuel.
In addition to the local government units (LGUs) that have declared a state of calamity (SOC), triggering an automatic price freeze on kerosene and liquefied petroleum gas, the DOE requested the inclusion of diesel in the price freeze effective for 15 days starting from the date of SOC issuance. The oil companies will likewise implement price rollback no gasoline effective this week (29 July to 04 August) as a proactive measure to help alleviate the burden on communities affected by the recent weather disturbances. This move is intended to ease the pressure on emergency response operations, humanitarian logistics, and local mobility, particularly for LGUs and essential services operating in severely affected areas.
“We commend these oil companies for showing compassion and a strong sense of social responsibility. In times of national difficulty, it is crucial that the public and private sectors work hand in hand to protect the welfare of our citizens,” said Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin.
Based on oil companies’ notifications, the price adjustments for this week (29 July to 04 August) are the following: a ₱0.10 per liter decrease in gasoline and increases of ₱0.60 per liter for diesel and ₱0.40 per liter for kerosene. While a price freeze on diesel and kerosene are being implemented in areas under a declared SOC, the scheduled price increases will still apply in locations not covered by the SOC. On the other hand, the gasoline price rollback will be implemented nationwide, regardless of calamity status.
The increase in diesel and kerosene is due to the bullish sentiment on the improved economic performance after the US-EU trade agreement avoiding a full-blown trade war which would have deemed the outlook for fuel demand. Oil prices were also supported by the possible extension of the trade truce between the US and China based on the ongoing trade discussions of the two countries.
