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REGASCO Holds LPG Prices Steady Despite Rising Fuel Costs
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Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplier Regasco says it will keep its current prices unchanged this March, offering some relief to Filipino households already grappling with rising fuel and living costs.
The company announced that it will not increase prices for dealers or adjust the suggested retail price (SRP) for consumers this month, even as fuel prices and delivery costs climb in several parts of the country.
According to REGASCO, LPG pricing adjustments in the Philippines are typically based on the Saudi Aramco LPG Contract Price, a global benchmark that many suppliers use to determine local price movements. The contract price is usually reviewed monthly and influences LPG price changes that take effect at the start of the following month.
The firm noted that there has been no change in the LPG Contract Price set by Saudi Aramco since February 27, 2026, which helped support its decision to maintain existing prices.
Despite higher operational costs—particularly for transportation and distribution—the company said it has chosen not to pass these expenses on to consumers for now.
Former LPGMA partylist representative Arnel Ty, who is associated with the company’s leadership, said the move is meant to ease the burden on Filipino families during a period of global uncertainty.
“Our priority now is to help ease the financial burden of Filipino families and protect consumers from the economic ripples of the Middle East crisis,” Ty said.
Global energy markets have been closely watching developments in the Middle East, where tensions have contributed to volatility in oil and fuel prices worldwide. Because LPG is closely tied to petroleum products, price fluctuations in international markets can quickly affect retail prices in the Philippines.
In recent weeks, Filipino motorists have already faced consecutive increases in gasoline and diesel prices, raising concerns that other household fuels—including LPG used for cooking—could soon follow.
For many households, especially in urban areas, LPG remains the primary fuel for daily cooking. Any increase in cylinder prices can have an immediate impact on family budgets, particularly among low-income communities.
By keeping prices stable for now, REGASCO said it hopes to provide temporary relief while the global fuel situation continues to evolve. The company also expressed solidarity with Filipinos affected by ongoing international tensions and called for peace and safety for communities impacted by the conflict.
Industry observers note, however, that LPG prices may still shift in the coming months depending on movements in global contract prices and exchange rates. For now, consumers can expect no change in REGASCO’s LPG pricing for March.
The company announced that it will not increase prices for dealers or adjust the suggested retail price (SRP) for consumers this month, even as fuel prices and delivery costs climb in several parts of the country.
According to REGASCO, LPG pricing adjustments in the Philippines are typically based on the Saudi Aramco LPG Contract Price, a global benchmark that many suppliers use to determine local price movements. The contract price is usually reviewed monthly and influences LPG price changes that take effect at the start of the following month.
The firm noted that there has been no change in the LPG Contract Price set by Saudi Aramco since February 27, 2026, which helped support its decision to maintain existing prices.
Despite higher operational costs—particularly for transportation and distribution—the company said it has chosen not to pass these expenses on to consumers for now.
Former LPGMA partylist representative Arnel Ty, who is associated with the company’s leadership, said the move is meant to ease the burden on Filipino families during a period of global uncertainty.
“Our priority now is to help ease the financial burden of Filipino families and protect consumers from the economic ripples of the Middle East crisis,” Ty said.
Global energy markets have been closely watching developments in the Middle East, where tensions have contributed to volatility in oil and fuel prices worldwide. Because LPG is closely tied to petroleum products, price fluctuations in international markets can quickly affect retail prices in the Philippines.
In recent weeks, Filipino motorists have already faced consecutive increases in gasoline and diesel prices, raising concerns that other household fuels—including LPG used for cooking—could soon follow.
For many households, especially in urban areas, LPG remains the primary fuel for daily cooking. Any increase in cylinder prices can have an immediate impact on family budgets, particularly among low-income communities.
By keeping prices stable for now, REGASCO said it hopes to provide temporary relief while the global fuel situation continues to evolve. The company also expressed solidarity with Filipinos affected by ongoing international tensions and called for peace and safety for communities impacted by the conflict.
Industry observers note, however, that LPG prices may still shift in the coming months depending on movements in global contract prices and exchange rates. For now, consumers can expect no change in REGASCO’s LPG pricing for March.
Mar 8, 2026
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