Filipinos Stay Home During Holy Week as Fuel Costs Soar in the Philippines
Skyrocketing fuel prices in the Philippines force travelers to cancel plans to visit home provinces over the Holy Week holiday, dealing a blow to the tourism industry.
In the Philippines, the rising cost of fuel has led many travelers to cancel their plans to visit their home provinces during the Holy Week holiday. Filipinos traditionally flock to the provinces to celebrate the religious observances with their families, but the high prices at the pump have forced them to stay home this year.
Fuel Prices Cripple Travel Plans
The surge in fuel prices has hit the Philippines particularly hard, with the cost of gasoline and diesel reaching record highs. This has made it prohibitively expensive for many Filipinos to undertake the long journeys to their hometowns, which can often take several hours by bus or private vehicle.
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Source: The New York Times
