Though situated far from the Middle East, a few Cebuanos expressed worry over the ill effects of the Israel-Iran tension to their means of livelihood.

Neneng Agraviador, for example, who sells rice cakes beside the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral in downtown Cebu City, felt an increase earlier in the prices of ingredients such as sugar, among others.

She said that the fuel price hike seen to take full effect on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, may have triggered a rise in prices of ingredients.

At a gasoline station in Barangay Lahug, GMA Regional TV Balitang Bisdak chanced upon a public utility jeepney (PUJ) driver refueling his tank. Cherry Cabigas, PUJ driver, said he was surprised upon learning that diesel prices have soared to about P5 per liter.

Cabigas pointed out that for a driver like him renting out a PUJ unit, the big-time oil price hike decreases the chances of a decent daily take-home income.

Cabigas said he will look for other options to earn a living, and put driving aside should oil prices continue to soar.

Sherwin Delgado, who works as a company driver, made sure that his vehicle is refilled full tank prior to June 24, 2025. It is expected that diesel prices will increase between P4.30 to P4.80 per liter, P2.50 to P3 per liter for gasoline, and P4.25 to P4.40 per liter for kerosene.

Meanwhile, Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma has urged for fervent prayers, based on the call of Pope Leo XIV, for the de-escalation of the tension between Israel and Iran, with the participation of the United States of America.

Palma said that the Israel-Iran conflict has a global effect, especially in countries like the Philippines that rely heavily on fuel supply from the Middle East.