Following orders by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for government agencies to implement energy-saving measures, the Department of Energy (DOE) has directed all state offices to reduce fuel consumption by at least 10%, as tensions in the Middle East raise concerns over global petroleum supply stability.

The advisory, issued through the Inter-Agency Energy Efficiency and Conservation Committee (IAEECC), covers national government agencies, government-owned or controlled corporations (GOCCs), state universities and colleges, and local government units (LGUs).

“In light of the recent global situation and the uncertainty in petroleum supply brought about by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the Department of Energy (DOE) is adopting a proactive and collective measure to safeguard the country’s energy security,” the advisory stated.

The DOE said all covered agencies must strictly implement fuel efficiency and conservation practices within office premises and operations. These include regular and preventive vehicle maintenance, a standardized vehicle monitoring system, use of the full-tank method to measure fuel efficiency, optimized trip management, phased transition to electric or hybrid vehicles, fuel-efficient driving behavior, and submission of monthly fuel consumption reports.

Garin, who chairs the IAECC, said the DOE would closely monitor compliance. The DOE Energy Audit Team has been tasked to conduct energy audits and random spot checks to validate adherence to the directive.

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