Philippines Sets Aside 20 Billion Pesos for Fuel Security

The Philippine energy ministry activated a 20 billion peso fund on Thursday to counter oil price volatility. This move aims to protect against supply shocks.

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The government of the Philippines has officially activated a 20 billion pesos ($333 million) emergency fund designed to bolster national fuel security. This move comes as the Department of Energy seeks to mitigate the impact of ongoing volatility in global oil markets, largely driven by escalating conflicts in the Middle East.

Demonstrators in Manila rally against the surge in fuel costs and advocate for better pay as regional tensions impact global energy markets, March 25, 2026. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez
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