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MEDIA RELEASE
01 June 2026
Government Secures 21,000 Metric Tons of LPG to Keep Filipino Households Fueled and Protected
The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) under the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. have demonstrated what purposeful, foresighted governance stands in practice: 21,000 metric tons of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), procured directly by the Philippine government from international markets, has arrived on Philippine soil, bolstering the country's LPG reserves and ensuring that the LPG millions of Filipino families rely on every day to cook their meals, run their livelihoods, and keep their households going remains readily available and stable.
The cargo, consisting of 50% refrigerated propane and 50% refrigerated butane, sourced from Enterprise Port in Texas, United States, and procured through Trafigura Pte. Ltd. on 13 April 2026, arrived on 30 May 2026 at the CISC Industrial Park, South Pacific Inc. (SPI) Terminal in Brgy. Salong, Calaca, Batangas. The shipment was secured under the DOE's Emergency Energy Security Program, which tasks PNOC with procuring LPG reserves while its subsidiary, PNOC Exploration Corporation, secures diesel supply for the country.
"What this government has accomplished reflects President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s clear directive to strengthen the country's energy security and ensure that Filipinos have access to a stable and reliable fuel supply," Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin said.
"Through proactive action, we secured 21,000 metric tons of LPG that will reinforce our national reserves and help maintain steady supply across the country. More importantly, this means greater assurance for Filipino families, small businesses, and communities that depend on LPG for their daily needs. This shipment demonstrates the government's commitment to staying ahead and protecting the welfare of our people through a secure and resilient energy sector."
The arrival of the cargo marks a significant logistical milestone for PNOC. The company ensured close coordination of all operational requirements for the shipment's arrival, maintaining stringent safety standards while optimizing operational efficiency. On 24 April 2026, PNOC implemented a rigorous Notice of Product Availability process to facilitate the release of inventory to qualified partners capable of ensuring efficient downstream delivery to end-users.
This latest government procurement initiative likewise underscores the Marcos Administration's commitment to strengthening the country's energy security and ensuring a continuous fuel supply for Filipino consumers. As the ongoing developments in the Middle East continue to create volatility of prices in the global oil market, the government remains vigilant and prepared to implement measures that will help protect the country from potential supply constraints and maintain the availability of essential fuels. ###