The government of the Philippines has announced a 2.5 billion Peso (US$47m) relief fund to subsidise fuel costs for public utility vehicles, taxis, tricycles, ride-hailing apps and delivery services.

The fuel subsidies will provide welcome relief as drivers are facing significant increases in the cost of petrol and diesel.

Since the Russia-Ukraine conflict began on the 24th February, the price of crude oil jumped from around $90 a barrel to $124 in two weeks. Although prices have fallen again in the last week, the price is likely to remain volatile for some time as geo-political tensions around the world continue to simmer.

THINK LIKE AN ECONOMIST!

Q1. What is meant by the term subsidy?

Q2. Explain how a fuel subsidy is likely to help Filipino drivers.

Q3. Using demand and supply analysis, draw a diagram to depict the situation described in the article.

Q4. Explain why the price of oil has increased since the Russia-Ukraine conflict began.

Click here for the source article

TheCuriousEconomist

Recent Posts

Trump Slaps 25 percent Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum

President Donald Trump has reignited his trade war strategy, imposing sweeping 25% tariffs on all…

2 weeks ago

Round 2: China Hits Back with Retaliatory Tariffs and Economic Countermeasures

In a swift and strategic response to new U.S. tariffs, China has imposed its own…

2 weeks ago

UK to streamline Infrastructure Development in Push for Economic Growth

In a bold move to accelerate economic growth, the UK government has unveiled plans to…

4 weeks ago

Why Does Trump Want Greenland? The Economics below the Ice

Greenland might not seem like a typical focus for the United States, yet it became…

1 month ago

Nigeria Joins BRICS: What Does it Mean for the Global Economy?

BRICS, the bloc of major developing economies, has welcomed Nigeria as its newest partner country.…

1 month ago

China’s Economy Surges with Q4 GDP Growth of 5.4%

THINK LIKE AN ECONOMIST! Click here for the source article

1 month ago