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world Al Jazeera 2026-03-26

Manila Streets Empty as Fuel Prices Surge Amid Strait of Hormuz Crisis

Manila's streets are eerily empty due to skyrocketing fuel prices, reflecting a growing economic crisis in the Philippines. The surge in oil prices has added to the country's dwindling income and stagnant economy, leaving residents with little to no disposable income.

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