New price hikes for gas, diesel take effect May 19

MANILA, Philippines — Motorists will see pump prices become costlier by up to P2.82 per liter beginning Tuesday, May 19. In a media briefing, Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Sharon Garin said gasoline prices would increase by P1.21 per liter. Diesel’s price increase may reach up to P2.82 per liter. Meanwhile, kerosene will drop by