The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has issued a directive to all local government units (LGUs) to guarantee the unrestricted movement of fuel tankers across their jurisdictions, responding to ongoing global oil supply pressures.
DILG Memorandum on Fuel Tanker Movement
In a memorandum circular released on May 5, the DILG urged local chief executives to exempt legitimate fuel tankers from restrictions such as truck bans and traffic coding schemes that could impede fuel deliveries.
“Ensuring the uninterrupted movement of fuel supply is critical to sustaining economic activity and protecting the welfare of our people during this period of global energy disruption,” the DILG stated.
Support for National Energy Emergency
The directive aligns with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s call for a whole-of-government and whole-of-society response to the energy situation, following Executive Order 110, which declared a state of national energy emergency.
The DILG also instructed LGUs to strictly implement the order, highlighting the crucial role of local governments in maintaining the steady flow of essential goods, particularly fuel.
“Local governments play a vital role in ensuring that essential goods such as fuel are delivered without delay. We count on your full cooperation,” the department emphasized.
Enforcement and Compliance
The agency reminded LGUs that they can exercise disciplinary authority over non-compliant local officials in accordance with the Local Government Code of 1991.
The DILG stated it will closely monitor compliance and coordinate with relevant agencies to ensure a continuous fuel supply across the nation.
