Solons ask DOE: Why not stop fuel price hikes when firms use old stock?

2026-03-09 - 12:33

MANILA, Philippines — Two lawmakers questioned the Department of Energy (DOE) on why it cannot stop oil companies from imposing fuel price hikes due to the Middle East conflict, even when their current supply was purchased before the crisis. During Monday’s House committee on ways and means hearing, Manila Rep. Rolando Valeriano asked DOE Director Rino