Arrest awaits gas stations execs hoarding supply amid oil price spike

2026-03-09 - 02:24

MANILA, Philippines — Gas station managers and personnel found to be withholding their supply may be arrested, the Philippine National Police (PNP) warned amid looming oil price increases driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. “Our intelligence units are monitoring warehouses for possible hoarding and other similar illegal activities,” PNP Chief Gen. Jose