Oil companies raise fuel prices anew

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MANILA, Philippines — Local oil companies announced a new round of fuel price increases this week starting on Tuesday morning.

The pump price of gasoline will go up by 80 centavos per liter, while that of diesel will increase by P3.10 per liter.

The price of kerosene, which most households use for cooking, will go up by P1.70. The oil companies include Seaoil, Pilipinas Shell, Caltex and PTT Philippines.

—ROY STEPHEN C. CANIVEL

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