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Militant youth group in Davao fears new fare hike MANILA — The continuous oil price increase would definitely result in another fare hike and higher cost of prime commodities, a militant youth organization warned Saturday. Petron and Shell implemented another round of increase on Friday following a recent uptick a day before. Chevron and other…

Human Rights Online Philippines

September 10, 2011

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Militant youth group in Davao fears new fare hike

MANILA — The continuous oil price increase would definitely result in another fare hike and higher cost of prime commodities, a militant youth organization warned Saturday.

Petron and Shell implemented another round of increase on Friday following a recent uptick a day before. Chevron and other gas retailers, meanwhile, are expected to follow suit.

“Drivers and the public, including the youth and students, will definitely bear the brunt of higher price of oil as it will trickle down to the price of prime commodities and fare,” said Anakbayan-Southern Mindanao spokesperson Cherry Orendain.

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