Marcos suspends excise tax on LPG, kerosene

GMA Network - Sep 25, 2026

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos on Friday ordered the suspension of the collection of excise tax on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene.

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