Electric vehiclesHeavy reliance on imports amplifies impact; VinFast leads TeslaA VinFast VF3 electric vehicle on display in Manila. The Vietnamese carmaker has seen sales rise sharply in the Philippines amid a surge in demand driven by rising fuel prices. (Photo by Yuki Fujita)RAMON ROYANDOYANJune 4, 2026 18:24 JSTMANILA -- Electric vehicle sales in the Philippines surged in the first two months of the Middle East conflict as rising fuel prices pushed consumers toward lower-running-cost alternatives.