HB 8381

House·20th Congress·Filed Mar 9, 2026

An Act Authorizing the President of the Philippines to Temporarily Suspend the Imposition of Excise Tax and Value-Added Tax on Petroleum Products During a Declared Fuel Crisis

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The bill lets the President stop collecting excise tax and the 12 % VAT on gasoline, diesel and other fuels for up to 30 days when a fuel crisis is declared, with possible 30‑day renewals.

TaxationEnergyPublic Works and Infrastructure

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Author · Representative

Antonio Jr. B. LegardaReceipts →

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SB 120· Filed Jul 3, 2025
Granting the President the Power to Reduce or Suspend VAT on Petroleum Products
Consolidated/substituted in the committee reportSen. Imee R. Marcos
HB 8838· Filed Apr 13, 2026
An Act Temporarily Suspending or Reducing the Imposition of Value-Added Tax (VAT) on Petroleum Products, Amending for the Purpose the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as Amended, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on WAYS AND MEANS since 2026-05-04Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste
SB 2045· Filed Apr 15, 2026
Granting the President the Power to Lower the Rate of Value-Added Tax on Petroleum Products
Pending in the committeeSen. Imee R. Marcos
HB 8358· Filed Mar 9, 2026
An Act Amending Section 148 of the National Internal Revenue Code (Nirc), as Amended, Granting the President the Authority to Suspend Excise Tax on Diesel, Gasoline, Lpg, Kerosene, Fuel Oil, and Bunker Oil, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on WAYS AND MEANS since 2026-03-11Rep. Ferdinand L. Hernandez
HB 8359· Filed Mar 9, 2026
An Act Granting the President Limited Authority to Temporarily Suspend or Reduce Excise Taxes on Petroleum Products During National or Global Emergencies, Amending for the Purpose Section 148 of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as Amended by Republic Act No. 10963 (Train Law)
Pending with the Committee on WAYS AND MEANS since 2026-03-11Rep. Julienne "Jam" L. Baronda

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HB08381 · Sources: BatasWatch

An Act Authorizing the President of the Philippines to Temporarily Suspend the Imposition of Excise Tax and Value-Added Tax on Petroleum Products During a Declared Fuel Crisis

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