DOE Contradicts Forecasts, Orders LPG Price Rollback
The Department of Energy (DOE) in the Philippines has ordered a rollback in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices, defying industry forecasts. Despite higher international contract prices, consumers can expect a reduction of approximately P4.40 for an 11-kilogram cylinder.
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