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Across land, sea and air, fuel price hikes drive up costs for passengers and operators in S’pore
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To help private-hire car drivers navigate the fuel hikes, ride-hailing platforms told ST they have put various measures in place.
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Summary
- Rising petrol prices due to the Iran conflict are impacting Singapore's transport sector, affecting drivers' earnings, bus operating costs, and ferry fares.
- Private-hire car drivers are seeking cheaper fuel and receiving some support, while companies are optimising routes and schedules to manage increased costs.
- Airlines are adjusting to geopolitical tensions, leading to increased fares on some routes.
Published Mar 17, 2026, 08:05 PM
Updated Mar 17, 2026, 08:05 PM
SINGAPORE – For private-hire car driver Muhammad Fauzi, rising petrol prices – the highest since 2022 – caused by the war in Iran have dented his take-home earnings.
The 44-year-old said he has earned about $1,400 to $1,600 in the past week, instead of his usual $1,700 to $1,900, despite clocking more than 12 hours on the road daily. (1 mth is $7600)?
While ride-hailing platform Grab has offered him a $40 fuel voucher to defray the higher costs, Mr Fauzi said this one-off voucher is not sufficient as fuel prices are still on the rise.
