MANILA, Philippines – Fuel prices will once again rise on Tuesday, January 29, as global forces place pressure on the commodity.

Shell, PTT Philippines, Total, Unioil, and Petro Gazz will jack up diesel prices by P0.55 per liter and gasoline by P0.20 per liter.

Companies which carry kerosene will also increase its price by P0.40 per liter.

This is the 4th straight time that oil prices are going up.

The price adjustments are taking effect at 6 am on Tuesday.

Companies said the hike is still not due to the second tranche of fuel excise tax mandated by the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) law.

But more than 20% of all gas stations have started implementing higher prices due to the fuel excise tax hike.

Latest data from the Department of Energy showed common diesel prices in Metro Manila ranging from P40.54 to P42.29 per liter, while common gasoline prices are around P49.80 to P50.04 per liter. – Rappler.com