‘Oil price hikes open door for jeepney fare review’A jeepney conductor in Quezon City holds signage of the new fare in 2023. MANILA, Philippines — Recent oil price hikes have “opened the door” for discussions on the petition for another jeepney fare hike, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said yesterday. “We will be holding two hearings next week to discuss all the issues surrounding the petitions for fare increase. Petitioners have been asking for a fare increase of P1. A jeepney fare hike of P1 was approved in October 2023.

Source: Philippine Star February 19, 2026 11:55 UTC