Fish deliveries to a major market in Dagupan City have fallen to just two to three times a week as high fuel prices keep many fishermen from going out to sea, vendors said.

At the Magsaysay Fish Market, traders reported a sharp drop in supply, with many products now sourced from other provinces such as Zambales.

“Kakaunti talaga ang dumarating ngayon, sobrang kaunti. At ang taas ng presyo, sobra, kaunti rin kasi ang nakukuha sa dagat,” Nerissa Ubando, a vendor, said.

The reduced supply has pushed prices higher, with increases ranging from ₱15 to ₱20 per kilo for various fish.

Malaga now sells for around ₱500 per kilo, lapu-lapu at ₱650, and pampano at ₱400.

“’Yung mga sari-saring isda talagang makikita na tataas talaga ang mga ‘yan,” SINAG chairman Rosendo So said.

Consumers like Rey Villamin said they feel the impact of rising prices but still purchase what they can afford.

“Medyo mataas talaga pero bibili pa rin kung may pambili,” he said.

In contrast, the price of bangus remains stable at around ₱180 to ₱200 per kilo due to sufficient supply.

“Medyo okay naman ang presyo ng bangus ngayon, medyo marami namang supply,” Aiza Flores, a vendor, said.

Vendors also said sales have slowed, with fewer buyers coming from nearby provinces.

They are hopeful that market activity will improve in the coming days.