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Motorists queue for fuel at a gas station in Pasig City on October 10, 2022, a day before a new round of oil price hike takes effect. Diesel prices is forecast to increase by P6 to P6.85 per liter, gasoline prices at P1.20 to P1.40 per liter, and kerosene prices by P3.50 to P3.70 per liter. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

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Bea Cuadra

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The Department of Energy (DOE) conducted inspections at several gasoline stations in Taguig City Wednesday morning.The initiative, led by DOE Officer-in-Charge (OIC) Sharon S. Garin, aimed to ensure the quality of petroleum products and verify the implementation of staggered price increases following a recent significant oil price hike.Garin emphasized that these inspections are a regular part of the DOE&#x27;s operations, crucial for consumer protection.&quot;Ang regular inspection na bureau namin is to check na compliant ang mga gas stations sa lahat ng standards na hindi nadadaya &#x27;yung mga consumers nati,  kung tama ba &#x27;yung measurement nila, tama ba &#x27;yung quality niya,” Garin stated.She added that monitoring the staggered application of price increases was also a key objective. &quot;And also we wanted to monitor, make sure na na-apply na &#x27;yung staggered na increase on oil price hike.&quot;The staggered increases began yesterday, and Garin noted that stations typically apply these adjustments once they see the new prices.&quot;Kahapon nag-start na sila. &#x27;Pag nakita naman nila &#x27;yung presyo, they apply that. So ito &#x27;yung regular na activity,&quot; she explained.However, she acknowledged the particular urgency of today&#x27;s checks. &quot;Kaya lang nandito lang tayo ngayon dahil sa oil price hike, &#x27;no.&quot;During the inspections, Garin reported positive findings. &quot;I think [oil company] at this location is compliant naman,&quot; she observed, confirming checks for adherence to DOE regulations.The department&#x27;s overarching goal is to prevent the public from suffering from increased family expenses.&quot;Hindi sana mag-suffer masyado kada pamilya sa gastos nila sa pamilya,&quot; Garin expressed.There was also good news regarding government assistance. Garin shared. &quot;Ang magandang news dyan is may pondo tayo.&quot;The government&#x27;s proactive stance reflects a desire to be prepared for future market volatility. &quot;Gusto ng gobyerno is that we are ready for any surprise in the future, for the next few days,&quot; Garin said.She also suggested that the current situation highlights the need to re-evaluate existing policies.The DOE is actively appealing to oil companies to consider deferring the second wave of price increases.Garin described this as a potential sacrifice on their part. &quot;Sakripisyo sa kanila &#x27;yan. Sacrifice na nila &#x27;yung ibang araw na dapat P5.20 sana. So hindi sila nag-increase ng P2.60 kung kailan dapat sila every Tuesday kasi &#x27;yan, eh.&quot;She reiterated, &quot;We will appeal to them... kung ano man pede nila matulong pa… Sakripisyo na &#x27;yung staggered.&quot;Garin also noted that some companies offer discounts and expressed hope that they might further adjust their prices. &quot;May discounts sila binibigay... Appealing to oil companies if they could readjust... Pagdasal na &#x27;di na aakyat ulit.&quot;She also underscored the importance of measuring fuel quality, citing penalties for non-compliance.&quot;May penalties. May kada—the pump—may penalty kung may mali. &#x27;Pag may violation,&quot; she warned.So far, the DOE has not received any reports of hoarding, with all gasoline stations appearing to operate normally.Garin, however, assured the public that any observed violations would be addressed swiftly. &quot;Kung meron hoarding, we will act on it,&quot; she affirmed.<div>MAGIC BALL</div>Regarding future price projections, Garin admitted the tension in the Middle East is the “magic ball.&quot;She noted a recent stabilization in prices.&quot;Ngayon nag-stabilize because of the ceasefire. We are hoping that it stays like that or even lower,&quot; she said.However, she cautioned that the conflict&#x27;s outcome remains unpredictable.She also clarified that potential aid would not be withheld, regardless of market fluctuations.&quot;Yung ayuda hindi sinasabi na hindi tutuloy kasi baka ano mangyari,&quot; she said.Garin concluded with a call for proactive measures: &quot;Let&#x27;s be prepared, wag na hintayin na umakyat pa at umaksyon tayo para ang impact hindi ganun kalaki.&quot;She reminded the public that the DOE does not control international oil prices, which are determined by the average of the international market.&quot;Ang presyo po kinukuha yung average ng international market tapos &#x27;yun ang chi-charge,&quot; she explained.Oil companies, she added, inform the DOE of their price adjustments to ensure transparency.&quot;Yun pong pinapaalam nila sa DOE para maintindihan ng DOE kung bakit ka nag-i-increase, so every increase or decrease, ini-inform ang DOE.&quot;

The Department of Energy (DOE) conducted inspections at several gasoline stations in Taguig City Wednesday morning.

The Department of Energy (DOE) conducted inspections at several gasoline stations in Taguig City Wednesday morning.

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DOE inspects Taguig gas stations for fuel quality and staggered pricing compliance

Bea Cuadra,

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Published Jun 25, 2025 12:49 PM PHT

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