22,000 metric tons of LPG set to arrive in May — DOE

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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is set to receive 22,000 metric tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) between the second and third week of May.

In a virtual press conference on Wednesday, April 15, Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said that the Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) placed the order this week.

Energy Undersecretary Alessandro Sales said that the PNOC ordered 22,000 metric tons.

“They've just signed for 22,000 metric tons of LPG. So, ang delivery window nitong cargo is sometime second to third week of May,” Sales said.

(They've just signed for 22,000 metric tons of LPG. The delivery window for this cargo is sometime during the second to third week of May.)

The delivery, according to Sales, may provide the country with a buffer stock of LPG.

“But they (PNOC) are also continuing to look for other sources para meron tayong continuing product sustenance in terms of inventory levels,” Sales said.

(But they (PNOC) are also continuing to look for other sources so that we have continuing product sustenance in terms of inventory levels.)

According to DOE figures, the nation’s kerosene reserves are the most robust at 105 days.

This is followed by gasoline at 54 days and diesel at 49 days, while the LPG supply remains the tightest with a 36-day buffer.