A transport cooperative in Cagayan de Oro City has suspended its operations temporarily due to the continued surge in prices of petroleum products.

Up to 30 units of modern jeepneys owned by the PN Roa Canitoan Transport Cooperative (PONTRANSCO) remain parked at their garage since Good Friday, April 3, 2026.

PONTRANSCO decided to stop operations after it could no longer bear the rising costs of fuel.

The cooperative added that the spike in fuel prices – triggered by the Middle East tensions – has left their drivers with little to no income to bring home to their families. The cooperative has also exhausted its reserve funds just to continue purchasing fuel.

“Dili na gyud makaya tapal na sukad March 5, tapal naman gyud to ato lang to gisustinihan kay naa pa man ta’y pangtapal pero karon asta among reserve fund nahurot naman,” PONTRANSCO Manager, Luzminda Escobidal, said.

The cooperative claimed it has yet to receive any assistance from the government amid the fuel crisis.

PONTRANSCO is appealing to the government to provide fuel subsidies for transport operators and financial aid for drivers so they can resume operations.

For commuters in Barangay Canitoan affected by the move, alternative transportation has been arranged by the barangay in coordination with the city government to ensure mobility in and out of the area.

Meanwhile, the city government is set to meet with transport operators on Monday, April 6, 2026, to discuss possible interventions amid the continuing increase in fuel prices.

“Until ma-receive namo ang subsidy, maka-implement mi og P3 nga dugang pamasahe, kana ayha pa mi mobalik,” Escobidal added.