Rising fuel prices have reduced drivers’ earnings and may accelerate a government campaign to phase out a form of transit relied on by low- and middle-income commuters.Across Metro Manila, hundreds if not thousands of jeepneys sat idle in parking lots during protests over rising fuel prices.Ted RegenciaJuly 12, 2026, 5:55 AM EDTBy Ted RegenciaMANILA, Philippines — Millions of commuters in Manila have long relied on jeepneys as a cheap and convenient way to zip through the Philippine capital’s notorious traffic. But government efforts to phase out the open-air, U.S.-inspired vehicles may be accelerated as fuel prices sent soaring by the Iran war make it too costly for drivers to work.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.