It does sound like the fuel pump is failing but it could be a clogged catalytic converter as well. These guides can help us see what's going on:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator
Fuel line pressure
0.42 - 0.46 MPa 4.3 - 4.6 kgf/sq.cm, 61 - 66 psi
Fuel hold pressure
More than 0.176 MPa 1.79 kgf/sq.cm, 25.5 psi
and
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter
Here is how to replace the fuel pump, the fuel filter is on the end of the pump. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.
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