By Lane Afable, News Editor
The Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the arrival of the second government secured diesel shipment under its Emergency Energy Security Program, consisting of 329,000 barrels or 52.311 million liters of diesel from Malaysia, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s fuel supply amid continued volatility in the global oil market brought by the developments in the Middle East.
The latest delivery forms part of the government’s broader oil diplomacy pursuant to the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. under Executive Order No. 110. Through the Philippine National Oil Company-Exploration Corporation (PNOC-EC), the government has secured phased diesel deliveries to help ensure stable and sufficient domestic supply during a period of heightened external market uncertainty.
This newly arrived shipment follows the first delivery of 142,000 barrels or 22.578 million liters from Japan, which arrived in the Philippines on 26 March 2026. With the arrival of the Malaysia shipment, the government continues to strengthen domestic supply buffers as global oil markets remain exposed to geopolitical risks linked to ongoing developments in the Middle East.
The Department said these deliveries are the result of sustained government action and close coordination across relevant agencies to translate strategic supply planning into actual fuel arrivals that can support the country’s energy requirements in the weeks ahead.
Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin said the arrival of the second shipment reflects the government’s continuing efforts to stay ahead of possible supply pressures and preserve domestic fuel availability.
“This latest shipment from Malaysia further strengthens our supply position at a time when external risks remain and the situation in the Middle East continues to evolve,” Secretary Garin said. “The government is taking deliberate and forward-looking steps to build up available supply, support essential sectors, and help ensure that the country remains prepared for possible disruptions in the global oil market.”
The DOE said it will continue to pursue all necessary measures, including close coordination with concerned government entities and industry stakeholders, to monitor inventory levels, facilitate the timely distribution of incoming fuel volumes, and prevent supply bottlenecks that may affect transport, logistics, power generation, and other vital economic activities.
The Department also reiterated that, as a net importer of petroleum products, the Philippines remains vulnerable to external developments that may affect both price and supply. In response, the government continues to move with urgency and discipline to reinforce fuel availability, maintain orderly market conditions, and safeguard consumer welfare.
