Over 300,000 barrels of diesel arrive as gov’t boosts fuel stockpileGovernment diesel shipment from Malaysia arrives, with 329,000 barrels (52.3 million liters) delivered by PNOC-EC to boost fuel supply amid Middle East tensions. MANILA, Philippines — The government has received more than 300,000 barrels of diesel as it continues to build up fuel reserves amid the ongoing Middle East crisis, the Department of Energy (DOE) said on Saturday, April 11. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin confirmed the arrival of the shipment, saying it is part of efforts to strengthen supply amid global uncertainty. That’s 329,000 barrels or 52,311,000 liters of diesel purchased by the government to stock up on supply while the Middle East war is not over," she said. Someone from the Americas starts a war in the Middle East and causes suffering in Asia," she added.

Source: Philippine Star April 11, 2026 12:51 UTC