Fuel Overview
Fuel in the Philippines is reasonably reliable with few, if any, reports of quality control issues. The industry is controlled by the Department of Energy and dominated by three big players; Petron, Shell and Caltex (Texaco). The Philippines import the crude oil and as such, are subject to international market fluctuations. More than 90% of crude oil is purchased from the Middle East region.
Refineries and import/export ports are all based in Luzon. There are two refineries in the Philippines, one in Bataan (Petron) and one in Batangas (Shell). Import and export terminals for refined oil products are in Subic (Zambales), Clark (Pampanga), Tabangao (Batangas) and San Pascual (Batangas).
The Department of Energy requires manufacturers to carry a 15-day supply of crude oil and refined product at all times. Importers of finished products are required to carry a 7-day supply at all times (information from 2012 LCA).
Petron is the major provider of Jet Fuel in Philippines as they have 12 airports facilities/capacities all over the country (Cebu, Clark and Kaliko which are the storage tanks sites and Katiclan, Bohol Panglao, Porto Princesa, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Samboanga, Laoag and Ilo-Ilo which are only refuelers sites themselves replenished by tankers). Shell and Caltex may also provide Jet Fuel and Phoenix has only fuel facilities in the Visayas as they are the preferred supplier of Cebu Pacific (domestic aircraft company based in Cebu).
Auto LPG is also available in Philippines principally in Manila.
For more information on fuel provider contact details, please see the following links:
4.7 Philippines Luzon Fuel Provider Contact List
4.5 Philippines Fuel Provider Contact List (2012)
Information may also be found at: http://www.mytravelcost.com/petrol-prices/ which is updated monthly.
Fuel Pricing
Fuel pricing is subject to international market fluctuation and the appreciation of the Philippine Peso against the US Dollars. Oil companies adjust prices depending on the global market. Due to regional difficulties and the cost of transportation, prices are higher in other regions than in Metro Manila. Prices have been increased each year on the first day of the year since 2017 by government policy.
The major fuel companies propose Fleet-Cards for Petroleum products management for companies/agencies/organizations.
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Fuel Prices per Litre as of: 07 MARCH 2019 (local currency and USD - $) |
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Petrol |
RON91: 52.86 PhP – 1,01 USD RON95: 52.79 PhP – 1,01 USD RON97: 54.79 PhP – 1,05 USD |
Common price in Metro Manilla |
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Diesel |
43.34 PhP – 0,83 USD |
Common price in Metro Manilla |
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Paraffin |
49.99 PhP – 0,96 USD |
Common price in Metro Manilla |
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Jet A-1 |
0,41 to 0,52 PhP – 0,8 to 1 USD |
Common price in Metro Manilla |
Seasonal Variations
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Seasonal Variations |
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Are there national priorities in the availability of fuel? (i.e. are there restrictions or priorities for the provision of fuel such as to the military?) |
No |
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Is there a rationing system? |
No |
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Is fuel to lower income / vulnerable groups subsidized? |
No |
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Can the local industry expand fuel supply to meet humanitarian needs? |
Yes |
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Is it possible for a humanitarian organization to directly contract a reputable supplier / distributor to provide its fuel needs? |
Yes |
Fuel Transportation
Since 2010 transportation of fuel is done with surface transport tankers through a combination of in-house and third-party companies. Transportation to Philippines many islands is usually undertaken via barge.
While there are many smaller players who could increase activity to meet the needs of the humanitarian community, as the Philippines relies predominately on a network of surface transport tankers to transport fuel, a major disruption to road conditions in any one area could severely hamper fuel supply and availability in that area. Transportation infrastructure and fleet is sufficient to handle current domestic needs as well as increased demand from the humanitarian community.
In a circular about the Rules and Regulations Governing the business of retailing liquid petroleum products, DoE said: “Liquid Petroleum Products shall not be dispensed from above-ground tanks, portable tanks, tank vehicles, drums, barrels or similar containers, into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles or containers”.
Standards, Quality and Testing
The DOE-Oil Industry Management Bureau test fuel samples in random spot checks of gas stations for quality and environmental compliance, to ensure that local petroleum products adhere to the safety and quality standards of the Department of Energy (DOE).
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Industry Control Measures |
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Do tanks have adequate protection against water mixing with the fuel? |
YES |
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Are there filters in the system which monitor where fuel is loaded into aircraft? |
YES |
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Is there adequate epoxy coating of tanks on trucks? |
YES |
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Is there a presence of suitable firefighting equipment? |
YES |
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Standards Authority |
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Is there a national or regional standards authority? |
YES |
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If yes, please identify the appropriate national and/or regional authority. |
National: Department of Energy |
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If yes, are the standards adequate/properly enforced? |
YES |
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Testing Laboratories |
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Are there national testing laboratories? |
YES |
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Fuel Quality Testing Laboratory |
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Company |
SGS Philippines, Inc. |
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Name |
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Address |
2/F Alegria Bldg. 2229 Chino Roces Avenue, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines 1231 |
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Telephone and Fax |
Tel +63 (2) 784 9400 Fax +63 (2) 818 2971 |
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Contact |
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Standards Used |
ISO 9001 - ISO/ICE 17025 |
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Fuel Quality Testing Laboratory |
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Company |
Intertek Testing Services Philippines, Inc. |
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Name |
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Address |
Intertek Building, 2307 Chino Roces Avenue Extension, Makati City, Metro Manila Philippines 1231 |
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Telephone and Fax |
Tel +63 (2) 819 5841 to 47 |
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Contact |
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Standards Used |
ISO 9001 - PNS ISO/IEC 17025:2005 |
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Fuel Quality Testing Laboratory |
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Company |
Bureau Veritas Philippines |
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Name |
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Address |
8/Floor Ramon Magsaysay Center, 1680 Roxas Blvd. cor J. Quintos St., Ermita, MANILA 1000 |
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Telephone and Fax |
Telephone: + 63 2 521 10 68 Fax Number: + 63 2 525 5225 |
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Contact |
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Standards Used |
ISO 9001 - ISO/IEC 17025 |
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
