There is no immediate shortage to worry about as fuel supply remains steady despite global uncertainty. The Department of Energy maintains that the country has about 50 days of fuel available across key products.
Around 900,000 barrels are scheduled for delivery this April, with shipments already lined up from multiple suppliers. Alongside this, the government is building buffer stocks and intensifying oversight to keep supply stable.
DOE data shows fuel levels vary across products, with gasoline at about 57 days and diesel at around 47 days. Kerosene and jet fuel stocks remain higher, while LPG stands at roughly 33 days. These figures include both in-country inventory and confirmed deliveries expected until early May. Officials note this provides sufficient lead time to secure additional supplies if needed.
To strengthen reserves, the government initiated buffer stock procurement under the Emergency Energy Security Program. About one million barrels have already been secured out of a planned two million. However, storage capacity remains limited, with nationwide facilities able to hold only around 60 days of supply. This constraint affects how much additional fuel can be stored at once.
“Currently, our supply is on average 50.42 days. It’s not like we’re finished after 50 days. It’s the time for us to get replenishment of what we consume,” Energy Secretary Sharon Garin, on how fuel inventories are continuously replenished as consumption continues.
Meanwhile, deliveries from suppliers continue with minimal disruption, supported by coordination with oil firms, foreign partners, and Philippine embassies. Supply conditions have begun to normalize, including in independent stations and far-flung areas. Monitoring efforts have also expanded nationwide to address hoarding and prevent overpricing.
The DOE is also promoting demand-side measures such as fuel discounts for public utility vehicles and conservation efforts across agencies. Earlier initiatives, including Earth Hour, reduced demand by 145.5 megawatts in one hour. Officials are expanding similar measures as part of broader efforts to manage consumption and maintain supply stability.
