Manila: A total of 938 fuel stations nationwide are now implementing the PHP10-per-liter Fuel Subsidy Program (FSP) for eligible public utility jeepney and UV Express drivers to help cushion the impact of higher oil prices. "Every driver who depends on the road to earn a living deserves a fuel station nearby that can serve them under this program. Under the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., we are working hard to make sure that happens," Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said in a statement Tuesday.

According to Philippines News Agency, the initiative is part of the Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport (UPLIFT) Program, which provides qualified drivers up to PHP1,500 per vehicle per week for three months. The subsidy aims to alleviate the pressure of rising fuel prices caused by the ongoing Middle East crisis, which led to the declaration of a State of National Energy Emergency on March 24, 2026, under Executive Order No. 110.

The Department of Energy (DOE) reported that as of May 18, 2026, most participating fuel stations were in Luzon with 616 stations, followed by 172 in the Visayas and 150 in Mindanao. "As we continue to grow this network, our focus remains on the drivers - making sure that the fuel assistance they are entitled to is easy to access, efficiently delivered, and reaches the right hands," Garin added.

The DOE has urged fuel stations participating in the program to adhere to all operational, technical, and reporting requirements. These include enrollment and onboarding in the program, acceptance and processing of fuel subsidy transactions for qualified public utility vehicle beneficiaries, installation and maintenance of the required systems, signage, and designated FSP lanes, along with compliance with reporting, validation, and monitoring requirements imposed by the department and related agencies. Fuel stations that fail to comply may face suspension or cancellation of their Certificate of Compliance, the DOE warned.