Lock In Fuel Prices: Save ₱5/L with PriceLOCQ & SEAOIL

With tensions escalating due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, global oil markets remain volatile. Historically, geopolitical instability in oil-producing regions directly impacts pump prices in the Philippines. For motorists, this means one thing: unpredictable fuel price hikes.

Instead of waiting for the next increase, you can now lock in fuel at today’s price and redeem it later through PriceLOCQ and partner stations of SEAOIL.

This strategy allows you to:

Buy fuel in advance at current prices
Stack per-liter discounts (up to ₱5/L)
Redeem when prices spike
Avoid panic buying

Think of it as prepaid fuel stored digitally, not physically.

Table of Contents

What Is PriceLOCQ and How Does It Work?
3 Ways to Get Fuel Discounts
Why Locking in Fuel Now Makes Financial Sense
When Should You Use Each Discount?
How to Top Up Your PriceLOCQ Liter Balance (Step-by-Step Guide)
Final Thoughts

What Is PriceLOCQ and How Does It Work?

PriceLOCQ is a mobile app that lets users purchase fuel liters at today’s price, store them in a “Liter Balance”, and redeem later at participating SEAOIL stations

You are not physically storing gasoline at home. Instead, you’re locking in the price and redeeming via QR code when needed.

3 Ways to Get Fuel Discounts

As of Q1 2026, there are three main ways to maximize savings:

Option 1: RCBC Credit Card Discount (Up to ₱5/L)

If you’re an RCBC Mastercard or Visa credit cardholder in good standing, you can get:

₱2/L off on Diesel
₱4/L off on Gas 91
₱4/L off on Gas 95
₱5/L off on Gas 97
Capped at 150 liters per month
No minimum top-up required

This promo is available until May 15, 2026, in all participating SEAOIL stations.

How to Avail:

Go to the Top-Up Liter Balance page in the app
Select your RCBC credit card as payment method
Discount applies automatically
Redeem via Scan to Pay (Liters)

⚠️ Cannot be combined with other SEAOIL or PriceLOCQ promos unless stated.

Option 2: Atome Fuel Discount (₱5/L)

Users with a valid Atome account can enjoy:

₱2/L off on Diesel
₱4/L off on Gas 91
₱4/L off on Gas 95
₱5/L off on Gas 97
Capped at 120 liters per month
No minimum top-up required

This promo is available until October 14, 2026, in all participating SEAOIL stations.

How to Avail:

Download the PriceLOCQ app
Register your account
Choose Atome as payment method
Top up your Liter Balance

Discount applies upon successful top-up and redemption.

⚠️ Cannot be combined with other SEAOIL or PriceLOCQ promos unless stated.

Option 3: LOCQPay Everyday Discount (Automatic Per-Liter Savings)

Paying directly using LOCQPay Balance unlocks automatic pump price discounts at participating stations. This option is recommended if you want to use credit cards from other banks and you are planning to gas up soon. However, while this option gives you a discount, it does not allow you to store fuel in the app.

Discount tiers vary by station:

₱5/L gasoline & ₱2/L diesel
₱4/L gasoline & ₱2/L diesel
₱3/L gasoline & ₱2/L diesel

This promo is available until March 31, 2026, in all participating SEAOIL stations.

Important Details:

Max 80 liters per day
Up to 3 redemptions per day
Must select “LOCQPay Balance” under Scan to Pay
Not valid with cash, credit/debit card, GCash, Maya, gift cards, etc.
Cannot be combined with other fuel promos

Why Locking in Fuel Now Makes Financial Sense

With oil prices reacting quickly to global developments, especially in the Middle East, even a ₱2–₱3 per liter increase can significantly affect daily commuters, ride-hailing drivers, delivery riders, and logistics businesses.

By locking in 150 liters at ₱5/L discount, you could save up to ₱750 per month. Multiply that over several months of price volatility, and the savings compound.

When Should You Use Each Discount?

Situation	Best Option
You have an RCBC credit card	RCBC ₱5/L promo
You prefer Buy Now, Pay Later	Atome ₱5/L promo
You’re redeeming at the pump	LOCQPay Everyday Discount

Remember: these promos cannot usually be stacked together, so choose strategically.

How to Top Up Your PriceLOCQ Liter Balance (Step-by-Step Guide)

1. Download the PriceLOCQ app and sign in.

2. On the main dashboard, click Top-Up Liter Balance.

3. If this is your first time using PriceLOCQ, you will be asked to select a reference station. Choose one that is both near you and offers the cheaper prices. This reference station will only be used in setting your base price. You don’t necessarily have to redeem your fuel from here.

If this is not your first time using PriceLOCQ, your reference station will be automatically set to the last station you topped up at.

4. Choose your preferred fuel. At this point, you will see the regular prices, not yet discounted.

5. Enter how many liters, or how much worth of fuel, you are purchasing.

6. Select your payment method. As recommended in this article, RCBC credit cards and Atome have ongoing promos. of up to ₱5.00/L discount. After selecting the correct payment method, you will then see the discounted price. Double-check the prices to ensure that the discount is reflected.

7. Input the voucher if you have any.

8. Click Continue to complete the top-up.