Several transport organizations across the Philippines have announced a coordinated nationwide strike from March 26 to 27, 2026, to protest the relentless increase in petroleum prices. The "No To Oil Price Hike Coalition," led by the group PISTON and joined by MANIBELA, confirmed that the two-day protest aims to pressure the national government into providing immediate relief for the transport sector.&nbsp;
The strike is expected to see participation from a broad range of public utility vehicles (PUVs), including jeepneys, UV Express units, buses, motorcycle taxis, and delivery riders. Organizers are demanding the removal of value-added tax (VAT) and excise taxes on fuel, the repeal of the Oil Deregulation Law, and a significant rollback of prices to sustainable levels.
This latest action follows a week of extreme volatility in the energy market, where diesel prices have reportedly soared past P100 per liter in some areas due to global supply tensions. While some transport cooperatives have deferred their participation to pursue fare hike negotiations, the core coalition maintains that subsidies are insufficient. Commuters are advised to prepare for significant disruptions, as the protest is set to culminate in a march to Mendiola on Friday.