This, as the global market continues to remain volatile amid the ongoing situation in the Middle East.
Earlier this week, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced that the third diesel shipment secured under the government’s Emergency Energy Security Program arrived last April 21, with the fourth shipment expected on Friday, April 24.
Coursed rhrough the Philippine National Oil Company-Exploration Corporation (PNOC-EC), the phased diesel deliveries have been secured to help maintain stable and sufficient supply in the domestic market.
The third shipment consists of 320,000 barrels, or 50.88 million liters, of diesel from Singapore and was received in Subic. Meanwhile, the fourth shipment, likewise from Singapore with 330,000 barrels or 52.47 million liters is scheduled to arrive in Davao.
This move, it told, strengthens the country’s fuel supply amid continued volatility in the global oil market and ongoing developments in the Middle East and is part of the ongoing action amid the continued State of National Energy Emergency under Executive Order No. 110, which issued by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in late March.
These follow earlier deliveries of 142,000 barrels, or 22.578 million liters, from Japan in March and the 329,000 barrels, or 52.311 million liters, which arrived on April 10.
Energy Secretary Sharon Garin noted, “These shipments are a clear indication that the government is acting with foresight and urgency to protect the country’s fuel supply.”
“As the Middle East conflict continues to affect global oil markets, our priority is to strengthen the Philippines’ energy security and supply—so that transport, businesses, and everyday life across the Philippines continue to be supported,” she added.
The DOE said these shipments will help reinforce the country’s supply position at a time when international oil markets remain vulnerable.
Furthermore, the department emphasized that timely fuel arrivals are critical not only to maintaining inventory levels, but also to supporting the uninterrupted operation of key sectors such as transport, logistics, power generation, agriculture, and industry.
It also assured the public that it will continue to work closely with concerned government entities and industry stakeholders to monitor inventory, facilitate the timely distribution of fuel, and prevent supply bottlenecks.
Meanwhile, the Philippine National Oil Company has also secured 21,000 metric tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sourced from the United States. The LPG cargo is scheduled for delivery from May 20 to 31, 2026 and will be discharged in Batangas.
The incoming shipment is expected to strengthen available supply buffers and support the continued stability of LPG supply in the domestic market, which, as of April 17, stood at 40 days’ worth of supply.
LPG remains a vital household fuel relied upon by millions of Filipinos for cooking and other daily needs.
“In this context, securing additional supply is an important step in helping shield consumers from potential disruptions and in maintaining confidence in the domestic market,” the DOE added.
“Ensuring a stable and reliable supply of LPG is central to our responsibility to protect the welfare of every Filipino—from households that depend on it for their daily meals, to small businesses that keep our communities running,” said Garin.
“The government is strengthening LPG supply and taking proactive steps to support stability amid global volatility.”
The DOE assured that it remains in close coordination with concerned government agencies and industry stakeholders to monitor inventory levels, market developments, and logistics conditions, and to implement necessary measures to maintain stable supply across the country.