In part one of a three part series on the effects of rising fuel prices around the world, we focus on the iconic jeepney drivers of the Philippines. As diesel prices rise due to the conflict in the Middle East, drivers are forced to stop working or use most of their daily earnings to buy fuel. Jeepneys are considered the most popular form of public transportation in the Philippines.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ The Philippines is among the worst affected in Asia by global oil price shocks, where a decades-old oil deregulation law allows fuel companies to quickly pass price spikes to consumers. With about 90% of its oil sourced from the Middle East and little strategic reserves, disruptions quickly drive up transport costs, inflation, and the price of basic goods. | April 19, 2026 | 📷️:⁠ ezra_acayan⁠ | #GettyImages #Jeepneys #fuelcosts⁠