Komite ng Senado sisiyasatin ang posibleng kolusyon ng mga kumpanya ng langis

Nagpasya ang isang espesyal na komite ng Senado na imbestigahan ang posibleng kolusyon sa pagitan ng mga kumpanya ng langis upang magtaas ng presyo sa simula ng digmaan sa Gitnang Silangan. Pinuri ni Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian ang hakbang ng Department of Energy upang mag-imbestiga ng cartelization. Hinihikayat naman ni Sen. JV Ejercito ang administrasyon na gamitin ang emergency powers.

Nagbuo ang Senado ng ad hoc PROTECT committee upang tugunan ang krisis sa langis, at ito ay magsusumite ng imbestigasyon sa posibleng kolusyon ng mga kumpanya ng langis. Si Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, chairman ng komite na tumutukoy sa Proactive Response and Oversight for Timely and Effective Crisis Strategy, ay sumuporta sa panawagan ng DOE Secretary Sharon Garin sa Philippine Competition Commission para sa pagsisiyasat sa cartelization at profiteering.

"Mabuti na may pormal na pahayag na may cartel-like behavior o posibleng kolusyon," sabi ni Gatchalian sa Filipino. Binanggit niya na ang sabay-sabay na pagtaas ng presyo sa parehong antas ay senyales ng cartel. Hihilingin niya rin ang update sa mga supply deal sa labas ng Gitnang Silangan at aksyon laban sa profiteering, habang kinondena ang pagbebenta ng lumang stock sa mas mataas na presyo.

Samantala, hinikayat ni Sen. JV Ejercito ang administrasyon ni Marcos na gamitin ang section 14(e) ng Oil Deregulation Law upang kunin pansamantala ang operasyon ng mga kumpanya ng langis at maglagay ng price caps. "Dapat ipatupad ito upang mapigilan ng gobyerno ang pagtaas ng presyo dahil may national emergency," aniya sa radyo dwIZ. Nananawagan din siya ng pagsusuri sa batas dahil limitado lang ang DOE sa monitoring.

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a 'state of national energy emergency' on Tuesday, March 24, due to the impact of the US-Israel war against Iran on the Philippines' oil supply. Through Executive Order No. 110, he also adopted UPLIFT to mitigate effects on the economy and citizens. It remains in place for one year unless altered by Marcos.

The Senate's probe into the government's response to the Middle East crisis is targeting oil companies for potential profiteering as fuel prices rise sharply. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian voiced concerns over firms selling old fuel stocks at elevated prices. Sen. Bam Aquino called for a price freeze on essential goods.

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The government's former anti-trust chief stated that the Philippine Competition Commission and Energy Regulatory Commission have the power to investigate oil firms for collusion. Economy Secretary Arsenio Balisacan shared this during a House hearing. Lawmakers urged stronger enforcement amid the fuel crisis.

Malacañang assured the public on Tuesday, March 10, that the Philippines has sufficient supplies of fuel and basic commodities despite rising global oil prices due to the ongoing Middle East crisis. There is no reason for panic buying, the Palace said. Government agencies are closely monitoring the situation to ensure market stability.

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Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson has endorsed a 60-40 joint oil and gas exploration agreement with China in the West Philippine Sea to counter fuel supply shocks from the Middle East conflict. He stressed that any deal must adhere to the 1987 Constitution's 60-40 foreign ownership limit. Lacson also urged government action against abuses in the energy sector.

The Philippines has approached Russia for possible oil imports amid global supply disruptions, Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said. Fuel inventories are sufficient until April, with talks ongoing with other exporters. The move responds to surging prices from Middle East tensions.

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The House of Representatives has approved a bill on second reading granting President Marcos special powers to suspend or reduce excise taxes on fuel to cushion the impact of soaring oil prices due to the Middle East conflict. This measure is part of broader government efforts to protect Filipinos from potential increases in commodity prices. Meanwhile, the Department of Transportation is studying a possible fare hike for public transport.

 

 

 

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