In separate advisories, Chevron, Cleanfuel, Petro Gazz, Petron, PTT Philippines, Seaoil, Shell, and Unioil implemented a big-time increase in diesel prices by P1.25 per liter.
Chevron, Petron, Seaoil, and Shell will also hike kerosene prices by P1.10 per liter.
Likewise, prices of gasoline will go up by P0.75 per liter.
The Department of Energy said year-to-date adjustments of pump prices posted a net increase of P3.25 per liter for gasoline, P2.65 per liter for diesel, and P2.25 per liter for kerosene.
“Crude oil futures likewise settled higher amid tightened supply outlooks, demand optimism, and a weaker US (United States) dollar. In Asia, crude oil futures were continuing to trade higher as coronavirus infection rates were seen easing in several countries, helped along by the rollout of vaccines, and fuelling positive demand sentiment,” the Department of Energy oil monitor bulletin said. (PNA)
