Philippines Braces for Significant Oil Price Hike Next Week Amid Middle East Tensions
Fuel retailers in the Philippines are set to implement substantial price hikes for gasoline and diesel next week, driven by renewed hostilities in the Middle East. The increases are expected to impact consumers and the broader economy.
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