Manila Bulletin·3 min read·medium
LPG, kerosene prices to rise as excise tax suspension ends
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Jun Ramirez
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The Philippine government has reinstated excise taxes on LPG and kerosene after global oil prices fell below the $80 per barrel threshold. This move ends a temporary tax holiday implemented by President Marcos to help households cope with inflation.
Why it matters
The restoration of these taxes will increase energy costs for Filipino households, impacting the cost of living.
Manila Bulletin - LPG, kerosene prices to rise as excise tax suspension ends
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The report provides a factual account of government policy changes and the economic rationale behind them.
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