- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. suspended excise taxes on LPG and kerosene effective April 13, 2026, to lower energy costs for Filipino families.
- The tax removal reduces LPG prices by about PHP 37 per tank and kerosene by PHP 5.60 per litre.
- This action follows the declaration of a national energy emergency and new powers under R.A. 12316, allowing temporary suspension of fuel excise taxes.
- Executive Order No. 110 was signed, enabling government response to energy supply risks and adopting the UPLIFT framework for coordinated relief efforts.
Source: regfollower.com
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