Closed gas stations due to fuel price hikes now 425

A total of 425 gas stations have shut down across the country amid rising fuel prices due to tensions in the Middle East, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported on Friday.

“Sa araw po na ito March 27, 2026, ang kabuuan ng nagsaradong gas stations ay umabot po ng 425. Kahapon, ito po ay bumaba sa numero na 387, ngunit ito ay nadagdagan sa araw na ito ng 38,” PNP spokesperson Police Brigadier General Randulf Tuaño said at a press briefing.

(As of today, March 27, 2026, the total number of closed gas stations has reached 425. Yesterday, it dropped to 387, but it increased today by 38.)

A total of 14,485 gas stations nationwide are under the monitoring of the PNP.

Tuaño said six cases have been filed for hoarding, overpricing, trademark violation, and unfair competition.

These incidents were reported in Arteche and Llorente, Eastern Samar; Guinobatan, Albay; Placer, Masbate; Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur; and Guimba, Nueva Ecija.

Police presence has increased in fuel stations, supply depots, and other critical infrastructure to deter illegal activities and ensure continued access to essential services, the PNP earlier said.

Authorities are coordinating with the Department of Energy (DOE) and local price monitoring bodies to track fuel supply and pricing.

The PNP urged the public to continue normal activities, practice responsible fuel use, and rely on official channels for updates. —VAL, GMA Integrated News