LPG price increase takes effect April 1, 2019

The prices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) went up on Monday, April 1, 2019.

Petron announced on Twitter on Saturday that its LPG prices will go up by P1.25 per kg.

Its Auto LPG prices will also be hiked by P0.70 per liter.

The price hike took effect at 12:01 a.m. on Monday.

Petron will implement a P1.25/kg increase in LPG prices effective 12:01 am, April 1. AutoLPG prices will likewise increase by P0.70/liter at the same time. These reflect the international contract price of LPG for the month of April. Thank you.

— Petron Corporation (@Petron_Corp) March 31, 2019

Petron said the price increases reflect the international contract price of LPG.

Meanwhile, in a text message sent to reporters, Solane said its LPG prices were increased by P1.14/kg VAT exclusive effective 6 a.m. on Monday, April 1, 2019. —With a report from Jon Viktor Cabuenas/KG, GMA News