1 million more barrels of diesel arrivingA vessel containing 142,000 barrels or 22.57 liters of diesel procured by the government as seen in a Deparmtent of Energy-released image on Thursday, March 26, 2026. MANILA, Philippines — The government has secured 1.04 million barrels of diesel to beef up the country’s fuel buffer, with the first shipment having arrived last week and the remainder expected next month. After the arrival of 142,000 barrels containing 22.58 million liters of diesel on March 26, the Department of Energy (DOE) confirmed that an additional 900,000 barrels are scheduled for delivery in the coming weeks. Petronas, meanwhile, emphasized that its immediate priority is to ensure the reliable and continuous availability of fuel supply in Malaysia. The PCSPC’s 160-hectare complex has a storage capacity of 6.3 million barrels – approximately one billion liters – of fuel products.

Source: Philippine Star March 29, 2026 16:37 UTC