VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Rising fuel prices driven by tensions in the Middle East are beginning to strain sugarcane farmers and public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers in Bukidnon, prompting local governments to adopt austerity measures to curb fuel use. Sugar planter Jude Palmada, who manages several hectares of sugarcane plantation in southern Bukidnon, warned that diesel prices could climb to around P80 per liter in the coming weeks, sharply increasing farm production costs. “The fuel price hike has a huge impact on the sugar industry—not only in trucking but also in fertilizers and other farm inputs,” Palmada said, noting that higher fuel costs […]... Keep on reading: Fuel price surge hits Bukidnon farmers, PUV drivers; LGU cuts spending