In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to shield the Filipino families from the impact of rising fuel prices, Department of Energy (DOE) Officer-in-Charge Sharon S. Garin, together with officials from the Oil Industry Management Bureau (OIMB), led an on-site monitoring activities at fuel retail outlets in Taguig City today, 25 June 2025.

The inspection is also part of the DOE’s intensified consumer protection campaign aimed at ensuring that consumers receive petroleum products of the correct quantity and quality, and that price increases implemented by fuel retailers comply with the agreed staggered pricing mechanism, amid ongoing inflationary pressures from volatile global oil markets.

During the on-site inspection, a one-liter sample of each liquid fuel product was collected for quality testing at the DOE’s laboratory to verify compliance with established quality standards. The Department will evaluate the results and continue to closely monitor fuel retailers to ensure consumer protection and uphold accountability in the downstream oil industry. Duplicate samples were retained at the gas stations for their own reference and quality verification.

“Sa ganitong panahon na volatile ang presyo ng langis, higit nating kailangan ang mataas na antas ng malasakit at tapat na serbisyo,” said OIC Garin. “We thank our partners in the fuel industry for their continued commitment to serve the public with integrity and responsiveness. Filipino consumers deserve not only access to fuel, but also fair and honest treatment at the retail price level,” she added.

These on-site inspections, both routine and random, are regularly conducted by the DOE-OIMB and the Department’s Field Offices, as part of their regulatory mandate. Should violations be found, such as inaccurately calibrated dispensers, expired permits, or other forms of non-compliance, the DOE may recommend administrative sanctions or refer the case to the appropriate local government unit for the suspension or revocation of business permits. ###