SB 1982

Senate·20th Congress·Filed Mar 16, 2026

Automatic Suspension or Reduction of Excise Tax on Petroleum Products

An Act Allowing the Automatic Suspension or Reduction of Excise Tax on Petroleum Products, Amending for the Purpose Article 148 of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as Amended

In plain language

The law lets the President temporarily cut or lower fuel excise taxes when world oil prices are high (≥ USD 80 per barrel), for up to three months at a time, with reporting to Congress and data collection from oil firms.

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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
SB 1938· Filed Mar 9, 2026
Suspension or Reduction of Excise Taxes And/Or Value-Added Tax on Petroleum Products
Consolidated/substituted in the committee reportSen. Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero
HB 8348· Filed Mar 9, 2026
An Act Authorizing the President to Temporarily Suspend or Reduce Excise Taxes on Petroleum Products During Extraordinary Global Oil Price Shocks, Providing a Fuel Price Stabilization Mechanism, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on WAYS AND MEANS since 2026-03-11Rep. Eric L. Olivarez
HB 8560· Filed Mar 16, 2026
An Act Authorizing the President, Under Clear and Limited Conditions, to Temporarily Reduce or Suspend the Imposition of Excise Taxes on Certain Petroleum Products During Extraordinary Global Oil Prices Shocks, Providing Safeguards and Congressional Oversight, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on WAYS AND MEANS since 2026-03-18Rep. Christopherson "Coco" M. Yap
HB 8341· Filed Mar 9, 2026
An Act Amending Section 148 of the National Internal Revenue Code (Nirc), as Amended, Allowing the Automatic Suspension of Excise Tax of Fuels
Pending with the Committee on WAYS AND MEANS since 2026-03-11Rep. Kristine Singson-Meehan

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SBN-1982 · Sources: BatasWatch