DOTr studying amount of fare hikeA jeepney driver hands over the change to a commuter in Quezon City yesterday. Transport group Piston is seeking a provisional fare hike of P2, from P13 to P15, amid soaring fuel pricesMANILA, Philippines — Commuters may soon be burdened with higher transport costs as fare rates are expected to increase because of soaring oil prices stemming from the conflict in the Middle East, Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Giovanni Lopez said yesterday. The DOTr chief said the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is studying a petition for a fare hike. According to the transportation chief, the LTFRB submitted a recommendation, but it was asked to “recompute” and “re-crunch” the numbers. Transport group Piston has announced a plan to seek a P2 provisional fare increase, which would raise the minimum jeepney fare to P15 from P13, if granted.

Source: Philippine Star March 11, 2026 16:36 UTC