By Lane Afable, News Editor
The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced that the third and fourth diesel shipments secured under the government’s Emergency Energy Security Program are set to arrive on 21 April 2026 and 24 April 2026, respectively, further strengthening the country’s fuel supply amid continued volatility in the global oil market and ongoing developments in the Middle East.
The third shipment consists of 320,000 barrels, or 50.88 million liters, of diesel from Singapore will arrive in Subic, while the fourth shipment, likewise from Singapore with 330,000 barrels or 52.47 million liters is scheduled to arrive in Davao on 24 April 2026.
The scheduled arrival of these shipments marks another concrete result of the government’s fuel security efforts under Executive Order No. 110, issued by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., which directed urgent and targeted measures to safeguard domestic energy supply amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty.
Through the Philippine National Oil Company-Exploration Corporation (PNOC-EC), phased diesel deliveries have been secured to help maintain stable and sufficient supply in the domestic market.
The third and fourth shipments follow earlier deliveries of 142,000 barrels, or 22.578 million liters, from Japan, which arrived on 26 March 2026, and 329,000 barrels, or 52.311 million liters, which arrived on 10 April 2026.
These successive deliveries reflect the government’s continuing efforts to translate strategic planning into actual fuel arrivals that support the country’s energy requirements.
Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin said the continued arrival of these shipments demonstrates the Administration’s resolve to keep the domestic market adequately supplied.
“These shipments are a clear indication that the government is acting with foresight and urgency to protect the country’s fuel supply,” Secretary Garin said. “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.”
The DOE said these shipments will help reinforce the country’s supply position at a time when international oil markets remain vulnerable.
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.
The Department 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.
