Duterte seeks consensus of Cabinet on potential impact of fuel tax hike 20 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Genalyn KabilingPresident Duterte is seeking a consensus of the Cabinet on the proposal to push through with the higher fuel excise tax year. The President said he would hold a Cabinet meeting Tuesday to tackle the economic team’s recommendation to lift the planned suspension of the second round of the fuel tax hike next year amid the drop in world oil prices. Duterte said he intends to get the inputs from Cabinet members about the potential impact of the fuel tax hike on the economy and the people. Panelo said the economic team’s recommendation would be placed under review by the President.

Source: Manila Bulletin December 03, 2018 12:45 UTC