THE government is ready to suspend the implementation of the excise tax on fuel under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law as oil firms will impose another big-time increase, Malacanang said on Tuesday.

Speaking to reporters, Palace spokesman Harry Roque said the collection of excise tax on fuel under TRAIN would be suspended once the trigger price has been reached.

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