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Karen De Guzman

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MANILA — The chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) has ordered a review of police mobility assets in anticipation of a potential spike in fuel prices amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.PNP chief P/Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said the move is part of contingency planning as experts warn that instability in the region could push petroleum prices higher in the coming weeks.Recent fuel adjustments have already resulted in more than P1.00 per liter increase for gasoline and diesel, with analysts cautioning that further hikes remain possible due to uncertainties in global oil supply.<div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/3/3/marcos-mulls-subsidy-free-rides-lower-fuel-tax-as-oil-prices-surge-1146">READ: Marcos mulls lower fuel tax as oil prices surge</a></div>“We need to prepare and plan for this scenario without sacrificing our mandate to be more visible, more responsive and more reliable in terms of ensuring the safety of the people in every street and in every community,” Nartatez said in a statement.He stressed that peace and order efforts will not be compromised, noting that the PNP posted a 25-percent decline in focus crimes in the first two months of the year.According to Nartatez, the situation highlights the importance of the Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO) framework, which promotes data-driven deployment and precise police response.The strategy enables units to maximize available personnel and resources while sustaining law enforcement objectives.Security and economic experts earlier warned that ongoing air strikes in parts of the Middle East may disrupt global oil supply, particularly affecting countries heavily reliant on fuel imports like the Philippines.While the impact of previous price hikes remains manageable, Nartatez said it is prudent for police commanders to review current mobility usage and identify possible adjustments should costs rise further.“Ito ay bahagi ng paghahanda ng inyong kapulisan, but we assure the public that we remain focused on our mandate of maintaining peace and order and implementing crime prevention measures,” he added.Chiefs of police and heads of support units have been directed to conduct assessments under the guidance of the Directorate for Operations and national and regional headquarters.

The chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) has ordered a review of police mobility assets in anticipation of a potential spike in fuel prices amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

The chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) has ordered a review of police mobility assets in anticipation of a potential spike in fuel prices amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

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PNP reviewing mobility asset use amid possible fuel price surge

Karen De Guzman,

ABS-CBN News

Published March 03, 2026 05:09 PM PHT

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Updated March 03, 2026 08:36 PM PHT

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