Palace: Philippines has enough fuel, basic commodities amid Mideast tensionsMotorists line up at a gasoline station along United Nations Avenue on March 9, 2026, a day before the staggered fuel price adjustments take effect. MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday, March 10, assured the public that the Philippines has sufficient supplies of fuel and basic commodities despite rising global oil prices amid the ongoing Middle East crisis. “Hindi po kailangan magkaroon ng panic buying dahil kumpleto naman po at enough pa po ang supply, lalong-lalo na ang ating fuel at ng ating mga basic commodities,” Castro said. (There is no need for panic buying because the supply is complete and still sufficient, especially for our fuel and basic commodities.) According to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), there has been no unusual movement in the prices of basic commodities in Metro Manila and other regions.

Source: Philippine Star March 10, 2026 15:38 UTC