Filipino motorists are heading into the last week of November with split adjustments at the pumps — a welcome dip for gasoline users, but fresh pressure for those relying on diesel and kerosene. Oil companies announced a ₱0.20 per liter rollback for gasoline beginning Tuesday, November 25, while diesel prices will rise by ₱0.60 per liter and kerosene by ₱1.30 per liter for select retailers.
Shell, Petrogazz, and Cleanfuel all confirmed the adjustments, though implementation times vary. For transport groups, logistics operators, and households using kerosene, the hike adds strain at a time when many are still recovering from recent typhoon impacts. The contrast in fuel movements comes after global markets reacted to bigger-than-expected US crude inventories, which eased supply concerns and pushed gasoline benchmarks slightly down — but ongoing instability from Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil facilities kept diesel and kerosene prices elevated.
As the week begins, motorists can expect mixed relief: cheaper gas for private drivers, but rising diesel and kerosene costs that may ripple into transport fares, delivery fees, and household spending. For now, the best move is to top up strategically — and stay alert for further adjustments as global tensions continue to sway oil prices.
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