Sorsogon oil players assure enough fuel supply

by BA Recebido

Sorsogon Province (16 November) — Supply of fuel and petroleum products remain stable in this province unlike in other areas in Luzon claiming shortage following the implementation of Executive Order No. 839 freezing oil prices to October 15 level and other basic commodities in badly devastated by typhoon.

Engr. Nelson Doloiras, one of the major petroleum products distributors here has assured the public that enough supply of fuel and petroleum products is available in the province, adding that there is sufficient reserves which can sustain the consumers’ needs for couple of months.

Doloiras has cautioned, however, consumers to purchase these commodities only according to their needs and not to hoard, otherwise, “We may encounter shortage and some consumers may not be given product allocations.”

“With situation in other areas, we are very careful here distributing the commodities, noting that if motorist requests for full tank, we grant them, however, we do not allow to fill up extra containers for them,” he said.

“On the other hand, buyers are from the agricultural sector are allowed to purchase up to 20 liters per day. Non-regular customers, however, are required to secure certification from their village official certifying them legitimate farmers or fisher folks.

Doloiras stressed that they do not prevent consumers to purchase petroleum products from our stations, “What we are doing is plainly carrying out a distribution system we will not suffer from supply shortage, but rather sustain the needs of all stakeholders.”

Further, he also appealed to all local government units (LGUs) and concerned government agencies to carefully study the allocation scheme and proper use of disaster/calamity funds.

“Shortage of petroleum supply is also part of the economic risk that must be considered by the government particularly in crafting its disaster risk reduction plan. (PIA Sorsogon)