Piston continues to condemn the Oil Deregulation Law (Republic Act 8479), blaming it for continuously crippling the income and livelihoods of drivers and consumers. The law, enacted 27 years ago on Feb. 10, 1998 to liberalize the oil industry, has left drivers and consumers at the mercy of volatile global oil markets and unchecked corporate…
The Philippines’ cost-of-living crisis has worsened, with jeepney drivers and operators enduring crippling fuel costs while oil corporations post staggering profits. Transport group Piston is sounding the alarm on systemic inequities, government negligence, and policies that prioritize corporate greed over public welfare. Jeepney sector crushed by fuel prices, neglect Jeepney drivers and operators, who serve…
CEBU CITY — PISTON Cebu has organized a protest rally in front of the LTO Region 7 office to strongly oppose and condemn the excessive and unjust harassment of drivers through unreasonable and exorbitant fines and penalties. This action highlights the growing frustration among drivers who are being unfairly targeted by the current regulatory system.…
The Philippines faces a significant crisis as oil companies impose yet again, a hefty increase in fuel prices taking effect today, January 21, 2025. This marks the third consecutive week of oil price hikes, with gasoline prices rising by P1.65 per liter, diesel by P2.75 per liter, and kerosene by P2.50. This week’s increase has…
As oil prices surge for the second consecutive week of 2025, reaching P57 per liter for diesel in the National Capital Region, the government’s inadequate response reveals a stark prioritization of political consolidation over urgent economic relief measures, transport group PISTON said. While Filipino families face mounting pressures from escalating fuel, food, and basic commodity…