Customs deploys teams to inspect oil depots in bid vs hoarding

2026-03-10 - 08:04

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Tuesday said it has deployed teams to inspect oil depots as part of a bid to combat hoarding and profiteering amid fuel price increases brought on by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Speaking to reporters in Manila, Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno said the initial