Ferry passengers traveling from Cebu to several destinations in the Visayas and Mindanao will pay higher fares starting Monday, Sept. 21.
The fare adjustment comes amid continued increases in global fuel prices.
The adjustment will affect passengers of OceanJet, which announced an additional 10% fuel surcharge on several routes, including Cebu-Tagbilaran, Cebu-Getafe, Cebu-Ormoc and Cebu-Maasin.
For the Cebu-Tagbilaran route, the new fare will be P960 for tourist/open-air accommodation and P1,440 for business class.
The revised fares for the other affected routes are:
Cebu-Getafe: P540 tourist/open air; P960 business class
Cebu-Ormoc: P1,320 tourist/open air; P1,920 business class
Cebu-Maasin: P1,320 tourist/open air; P1,920 business class
Tagbilaran-Siquijor: P960 tourist/open air; P1,440 business class
Tagbilaran-Dumaguete: P1,080 tourist/open air; P1,680 business class
Dumaguete-Siquijor: P420 tourist/open air; P700 business class
Iloilo-Bacolod: P660 tourist/open air; P960 business class
Maasin-Surigao: P960 tourist/open air; P1,440 business class
The ferry operator said the surcharge was being imposed because of the continuing increase in global fuel prices. It said the adjustment would be temporary and would be lifted once fuel prices stabilize.
The advisory was notified to and received by the Maritime Industry Authority Regional Office 7 (MARINA-MRO7) on Sept. 16.
The fare adjustment comes as domestic fuel prices face another potential increase amid the continued escalation of tensions in the Middle East.
According to reports, diesel prices could increase by P10 to P10.50 per liter, while gasoline prices could rise by P4.50 to P5 per liter, based on Asian market price developments and foreign exchange movements as of Thursday.
The projected increases are higher than this week’s adjustments.
Department of Energy data showed that gasoline prices increased by P4.69 per liter and diesel by P5.18 per liter, while kerosene rose by P5.58 per liter.
The rise in global oil prices is attributed to concerns over supply disruptions following attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, two major oil transit routes, reports said.
The DOE earlier said the increase in oil prices could continue as the Middle East crisis persists.
It assured the public, however, that domestic fuel supply remains above regulatory requirements and that subsidies continue to be provided to qualified beneficiaries, including public utility vehicle drivers.
The new ferry fares will take effect on Sept. 21, 2026.
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