The Department of Energy (DOE) today (March 30, 2026) announced that 1.042 million barrels of diesel, equivalent to 165,678,000 liters, have been secured for delivery through April as part of the government’s decisive actions to reinforce the country’s fuel supply position amid continued volatility in the global oil market due to the Middle East conflict.
Carried out pursuant to the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. under Executive Order No. 110, the deliveries form part of the DOE’s Emergency Energy Security Program to maintain stable and sufficient oil supply nationwide. The deliveries were secured through the Philippine National Oil Company-Exploration Corporation (PNOC-EC) and scheduled in phases to ensure sustained domestic availability during a period of heightened external market uncertainty.
The Department said the secured volumes are also the result of sustained oil diplomacy led by the DOE and carried out with relevant government entities. This whole-of-government approach has helped translate high-level diplomatic engagement into concrete deliveries that will bolster domestic fuel availability in the weeks ahead.
The first shipment, consisting of 142,000 barrels or 22,578,000 liters from Japan, arrived in the Philippines on 26 March 2026. The remaining deliveries are set to arrive as follows:
- 300,000 barrels (47,700,000 liters) from Malaysia/Singapore – early April
- 300,000 barrels (47,700,000 liters) from North Asia/India – mid-April
- 300,000 barrels (47,700,000 liters) from Oman/Singapore – end April
Taken together, these deliveries complete the 1.042 million barrels secured by the government to strengthen supply cover, support essential sectors, and help protect the domestic market from the effects of external disruption.
Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin said the phased arrival of shipments reflects the government’s deliberate and forward-looking approach to fuel supply management at a time when international oil markets remain exposed to geopolitical risk and price instability.
“This is a concrete demonstration of the government’s resolve to act early, act decisively, and protect the national interest,” Secretary Garin said. “By securing these deliveries and scheduling their arrival through April, we are reinforcing domestic supply, supporting critical sectors, and helping ensure that the country remains responsive and resilient amid continued uncertainty in the global oil market.”
Secretary Garin added that the DOE will continue to pursue all measures, through international diplomacy, close coordination with concerned government entities, and sustain monitoring of the domestic market to help preserve fuel availability and cushion the country from external supply shocks.
The DOE underscored that the Philippines, as a net importer of petroleum products, remains vulnerable to external developments that can affect both price and supply. In response, the government continues to move with urgency and discipline to strengthen fuel availability, maintain orderly market conditions, and safeguard consumer welfare.
The Department added that it is closely coordinating with industry stakeholders to monitor inventory levels, facilitate timely distribution of incoming volumes, and prevent supply bottlenecks that may disrupt transport, logistics, power generation, and other vital economic activities.
