MANILA, Philippines -- Sen. Panfilo Lacson urged the public to report gas stations that have "prematurely" increased fuel prices as some have reportedly raised pump prices ahead of the scheduled adjustments. Filipinos are bracing for another round of fuel price hikes as crude oil prices in the international market surged amid possible supply disruptions arising from the conflict in the Middle East. Earlier reports indicated prices of kerosene may go up by ₱24.92 per liter; diesel by ₱19.62 per liter; and gasoline by ₱10.43 per liter. Final price movements are scheduled for official announcement on Monday, March 9. Lacson said prematurely increasing fuel prices violated Republic Act 8479, or the Downstream Oil Industry Deregulation Act of 1998 and RA 7394, or the Consumer Act of the Philippines. The Senate president pro tempore said the public could report violations to the Philippine National Police (PNP) and concerned local government units (LGUs). "Amid reports that some gasoline stations have already increased prices, they must be reported to authorities," Lacson wrote on X on Saturday. Sen. Win Gatchalian urged the Department of Energy (DOE) to monitor retailers and oil companies for possible profiteering amid what he described as an “energy crisis” stemming from the escalating conflict in the Middle East. DOE Director Rino Abad said the government has no control over the pricing of petroleum products due to the oil deregulation law.