4 day week, fewer car trips in Philippines as Iran fallout bitesNewsFeedRising fuel prices are pushing more people to use public transport and prompting a four-day work week in Manila as the impact of the US-Israeli war on Iran is felt globally. Al Jazeera’s Jamela Alindogan reports on how the government is cutting non-essential travel to save energy costs.Published On 11 Mar 2026
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WED · 2026-03-11 · 11:32 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0311-23493
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4 day week, fewer car trips in Philippines as Iran fallout bites
In March 2026, the Philippines is experiencing the global impact of the US-Israeli war on Iran, leading to rising fuel prices. As a result, more Filipinos are utilizing public transportation.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-11 · 11:32 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In March 2026, the Philippines is experiencing the global impact of the US-Israeli war on Iran, leading to rising fuel prices. As a result, more Filipinos are utilizing public transportation. In Manila, some businesses are implementing a four-day work week. The Philippine government is also reducing non-essential travel to conserve energy and mitigate the effects of increased fuel costs. These measures aim to address the economic strain caused by the international conflict and its impact on energy prices.
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The government is cutting non-essential travel to save energy costs.
factualJamela Alindogan (Al Jazeera)
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A four-day work week is being implemented in Manila.
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Rising fuel prices are pushing more people to use public transport in the Philippines.
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The US-Israeli war on Iran is impacting fuel prices globally.
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