Camiguin fuel prices hold steady, avoid Tuesday hike

Field checks show steady pump prices, though diesel hit ₱115.70 per liter in some outlets as supply gaps persist alongside a push for solar energy.

Mambajao, Camiguin—Gas stations in Camiguin held prices steady today, bucking the usual pattern of frequent fuel hikes seen in many parts of the country. 

Based on field checks across three of the 18 local stations on the island province, prices remained unchanged from the previous day, with attendants noting that adjustments are typically made only when new fuel stock arrives at updated wholesale costs rather than on fixed schedules.

Among the stations monitored, diesel was priced as high as ₱115.70 per liter in some outlets, while regular gasoline ranged from about ₱93.50 to ₱95.50. Premium variants were observed between ₱94.00 and ₱99.80. One station had already run out of diesel, underscoring uneven supply conditions across the island. Camiguin’s 18 gas stations are a mix of franchised brands and local independent operators.

Pump personnel said pricing tends to follow inventory cycles, not the typical Tuesday adjustments practiced elsewhere, with strict local monitoring contributing to slower, more controlled movements.

This comes amid broader energy concerns raised by Governor Xavier Jesus Romualdo, who told radar Business in an interview that Camiguin’s long-standing exposure to high energy costs is closely tied to fuel-based systems. He pointed to past reliance on diesel generation, which once played a key role in electricity supply but also drove up costs due to costly contract structures.

Romualdo said the province is now pushing for wider solar energy adoption, a direction also being advocated by the group Mindanao Goes Solar across Camiguin and other parts of Mindanao, as part of efforts to reduce dependence on fuel-driven power systems and stabilize long-term energy costs for public facilities and households. 

 

 

Field checks in Mambajao show Camiguin fuel prices holding firm at ₱115.70 for diesel, avoiding the nationwide Tuesday hike.

 

 

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