NINE oil companies have committed to providing fuel discounts to drivers of public utility vehicles (PUVs), non-PUVs, and transport network vehicle services (TNVS) amid the fluctuation of global prices, the Department of Energy (DOE) said Monday, June 30.
In an advisory, the DOE said Chevron Philippines Inc. (Caltex), Cleanfuel, Jetti Petroleum Inc., Petro Gazz Ventures Philippines Corp., Petron Corp., Phoenix Petroleum Philippines Inc., PTT Philippines Corp., Seaoil Philippines Corp., and Shell Pilipinas Corp. will provide fuel discounts to PUVs and non-PUVs. Phoenix, Seaoil, and Shell are also set to offer similar discounts to TNVS drivers.
The discounts will take effect in the third quarter, which begins on July 1, 2025. The DOE is set to meet with retailers again in October to discuss possible discounts to be implemented in the fourth quarter of the year.
Each company will have its mechanism to facilitate the discounts, including specific implementation dates, promotional offers, and loyalty programs for private motorists. The corresponding rates will be published on the DOE website and its official Facebook page.
“Kami sa DOE ay nagpapasalamat sa mga kumpanya ng langis sa malaking tulong sa ating mga motorista sa pamamagitan ng kanilang mga diskwento,” DOE officer-in-charge Sharon Garin said in the advisory.
“Patuloy ang aming pakikipag-ugnayan sa kanila upang mas dumami pa ang mga participating gas stations,” she added.
In a separate briefing, DOE Oil Industry Management Bureau (DOE-OIMB) director Rino Abad said the discounts will be offered through four different types, with guidelines such as a dedicated PUV lane still being finalized.
“Automatic ho ‘yung PUV lane, automatic discount agad upon payment. Hindi na mahirap isipin paano i-avail ang discount ng PUV drivers natin,” he said during the Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing.
Retailers earlier on Monday announced a rollback starting Tuesday, July 1: gasoline by P1.40 per liter, diesel by P1.80 per liter, and kerosene by P2.20 per liter. (GMA Integrated News)
