Filipino farmer pleads ‘Stop US-Iran War’ after soaring fuel prices wipe out earnings

South China Morning Post Economic ImpactNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Sam BeltranMarch 30, 2026 at 05:00 PM

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A Filipino farmer, Elmer Ullani from Tinoc, Ifugao province, is struggling financially due to soaring fuel prices. After transporting 10 tonnes of cabbage to a trading post, Ullani earned only 90,000 pesos (US$1,482), which was entirely consumed by fuel costs and a capital of 200,000 pesos. The high price of diesel, now at 125 pesos per litre, significantly reduced his profits, leaving him unable to pay those who helped with the harvest. Ullani's plea to "Stop US-Iran War" reflects his concern that geopolitical tensions are contributing to rising fuel costs and impacting his livelihood. He highlights the devastating impact of these prices on farmers in remote areas of the Philippines.

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During my first harvest, all the money I earned went to fuel. Diesel has become very expensive here.

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Diesel costs 125 pesos per litre in Ullani's town.

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All of Ullani's earnings went towards fuel expenses and a capital of 200,000 pesos.

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Ullani earned 90,000 pesos (US$1,482) from selling his cabbage at 8 to 9 pesos per kilogram.

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Elmer Ullani, a farmer, sold 10 tonnes of cabbage after a seven-hour drive.

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United States 40% Iran 40% Ifugao province 60% Tinoc 60% Philippines 70% Elmer Ullani ×390%

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fuel prices 90% farmer earnings 80% agriculture 70% diesel prices 70% harvest 60% trading post 50% cabbage 40% us-iran war 40%

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Philippines

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