Philippines allows temporary use of dirtier fuel amid Middle East crisis

Philippines Approves Shift to Dirtier Fuels as Oil Supply Crisis Bites

The country has experienced some of the sharpest increases in the price of petrol and diesel since the beginning of the Iran war.

Philippines allows limited use of lower-grade fuel to secure supply amid global oil volatility

The Department of Energy (DOE) has authorized the temporary and tightly regulated use of lower-grade petroleum products in a bid to safeguard the country’s fuel

Philippines allows temporary use of dirtier fuel amid Middle East crisis

Philippines allows temporary use of dirtier fuel amid the Middle East crisis

The Philippines has allowed the temporary and limited use of a cheaper but dirtier type of fuel to ensure supply as it finds ways to cope with the impact of the Middle East crisis.

Philippines will allow use of dirtier, cheaper fuel amid US-Iran war

The ‌Philippines has taken steps such as shortening the work week and providing ⁠fuel subsidies to counter the impact of rising costs.

Philippines allows dirtier Euro-II fuel use to ease supply crunch amid Middle East crisis

"The measure is intended to help maintain a continuous, adequate and accessible fuel supply, while allowing limited flexibility for sectors that may be affected," the DOE said.