- CHERYL G. CRUZ
Big time increases in the pump prices of petroleum products will take effect Aug. 30, oil companies announced Monday.
The prices of diesel and kerosene will increase by P6.10 per liter, and P1.40 per liter for gasoline to reflect changes in the international oil market.
With the price increment, the net increase for diesel since the start of this year will now be at P37.80 per liter, P19.55 per liter for gasoline, and P33.20 per liter for kerosene.
Effective Aug. 23, oil companies also implemented a per liter increase of P2.60 for diesel, P2.80 for kerosene, and P0.70 for gasoline, following a series of rollbacks in July and the first two weeks of August.
Meanwhile, the Department of Energy recently issued an advisory about a video circulating online regarding the alleged promotion of the DOE on the effectiveness of using energy-saving devices.
“Please be informed that the video is intentionally spliced and edited to deceive our energy consumers and promote their personal interests. As of today, the DOE has yet to find an energy-saving device that can satisfy its claim for efficiency,” the advisory said.
The DOE advises consumers to be vigilant and report these unscrupulous practices through its Consumer Welfare and Promotion Office’s official contact information at cwpo@doe.gov.ph, or through 8840-2267 or 8479-2900 local 329./CGC
