MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy (DOE) on Monday said that oil companies have agreed to stagger another big-time price as the war in the Middle East showed no signs of abating. The department said that the prices of gasoline will increase by P12.90-P16.60 per liter and diesel by P20.40-P23.90 per liter. The cost of kerosene will go up by P6.90- P8.90 per liter. The price adjustments will take effect on Tuesday, March 17. Shell said it will raise gasoline prices by P16.60 per liter, diesel by P23.90 per liter, and kerosene by P6.90 per liter. The increases will be staggered for three days starting March 17. The price adjustment will be fully implemented in March 19. Meanwhile, Seaoil said it will hike gasoline prices by P16.30 per liter, diesel by P23.30 per liter, and kerosene by P6.90 per liter. The increases will also be staggered for two days from March 17 then fully implemented on March 18. Petron will increase gasoline prices by P12.90 per liter, diesel by P20.40 per liter, and kerosene by P8.90 per liter. Flying V will implement the same prices adjustments. Meanwhile, Total said that will hike gasoline prices by P14.10 per liter, and diesel by P20.70 per liter. This will be the 9th consecutive week of fuel price increases. Last week, gasoline prices increased by P7-P13 per liter, P17.50-P24.25 per liter for diesel, and P32.00-P36.00 per liter for kerosene.