With the fuel price hike in effect, officials in the island province of Guimaras will look into whether or not the fare for a fiberglass boat ride to and from the island should be increased.

Kenneth Solon, Port Supervisor for Bamosa Marine Transport Corporation, operator of the fiberglass boats, said they are starting to feel the effect of the latest increase in the prices of fuel caused by the ongoing tension in the Middle East.

“Dati ang presyo pa lang P50 something. Ngayon, sa mga gas station, meron nang P70 plus, ang pinakamura P65 pataas. Malaki talaga, ang kita matindi ang bawas,” Solon said.

The company used to spend P1,000 for every gallon of fuel but the fuel price hike pushed the amount to P1,500 per gallon. Each fiber glass unit uses about three to seven gallons of fuel. 

As of March 10, 2026, a regular boat ride still costs P30 while a discounted rate is at P25.

Bamosa MTC is set to meet with local governments in Guimaras Province to discuss plans to address the crisis. 

Mayor John Edward Gando of the Municipality of Jordan said the town will discuss the issue with the provincial government.

Jordan is the capital of the province, which is also home to the towns of Buenavista, Nueva Valencia, San Lorenzo, and Sibunag.

“This will entirely depend on their presentation kasi siyempre kailangan rin nilang ipresenta sa ating nga mga local government units kung bakit magtataas sila at magkano ang itataas nila,” Gando said.

The LGUs in the province are looking into the possibility of giving fuel subsidy to the transportation sector.

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is yet to comment on the issue, as of this writing.