Government bodies approved fuel subsidy increases and ordered livelihood packages amid volatile fuel prices in the Middle East.
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Updated Aug 5
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What happened
Government bodies approved fuel subsidy increases and ordered livelihood packages amid volatile fuel prices in the Middle East.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- LTFRB submits recommendations to the cabinet regarding government intervention needed to assist vulnerable sectors due to costs driven up by the Middle East conflict.Sub-event
Government implements subsidies and social support packages to counter fuel price volatility.1 source
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The entities involved
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Department of Energy
Philippine energy department
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Middle East
geopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran
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Department of Social Welfare and Development
Philippine ministry for social services
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