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2026-09-29 · Aljazeera

Thousands of drivers strike in the Philippines over rising fuel prices

Public transport drivers strike in Manila over soaring fuel prices Thousands of drivers of informal public transport vehicles have stopped work in the Philippines in protest against rising fuel prices , prompting the government to deploy police officers and buses to help stranded commuters. The two-day strike, organised by Piston, a transport workers’ union, began on Tuesday. Protesters want fuel prices cut to 55 pesos ($0.88) a litre, the level before the United States and Israel launched their war against Iran in February. Organisers said that at least 70,000 drivers and operators would take part in the strike.

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