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Motorists line up at a gasoline station along United Nations avenue on March 9, 2026.
The STAR / Edd Gumban
MANILA, Philippines — Fuel supply disruptions have begun to affect retail operations, with hundreds of gas stations temporarily shutting down across the country due to delayed or insufficient deliveries.
As of Monday, March 30, Philippine National Police units reported 365 gas stations closed nationwide, slightly down from 369 on March 29. The figure is based on monitoring of 14,519 stations.
Police said 12 stations closed on Monday due to supply shortages, while eight resumed operations after restocking.
Closures began on March 9 and peaked on March 27, when 425 stations were reported shut.
The PNP said the latest closures were recorded in the following areas, as reported by police offices in respective regions:
- Cagayan de Oro and Northern Mindanao — 4 stations closed
- Davao Region — 1 station closed
- Cordillera Administrative Region — 7 stations closed
Meanwhile, the following regions reported stations reopening after receiving supply:
- Cagayan Valley — 4 stations reopened
- Mimaropa — 2 stations reopened
- Western Visayas — 2 stations reopened
Impact on operations
Authorities said the closures reflect ongoing supply constraints linked to global oil disruptions, which have affected the timing and volume of fuel deliveries.
Some operators have temporarily halted operations after running out of inventory, while others resumed operations once deliveries stabilized.
The PNP also reported seven cases filed against gas stations for alleged violations, including hoarding, overpricing and trademark infringement.
Officials said monitoring continues to ensure compliance and prevent abuses as supply pressures persist.
