The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has directed all local government units (LGUs) to take immediate steps to ensure the continuous and orderly movement of fuel, including allowing unhampered passage of fuel tankers within their jurisdictions.

Amid ongoing global oil supply pressures, the Department emphasized that restrictions such as truck bans and traffic coding should not impede the delivery of fuel. Local chief executives (LCEs) are thus urged to exempt legitimate fuel tankers from legitimate petroleum industry companies from these limitations.

“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 said.

These measures align with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call for a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach in addressing the crisis, following the issuance of Executive Order No. 110 declaring a state of national energy emergency.

In a memorandum circular, the DILG also called on LCEs to exercise their supervisory authority to ensure strict and effective implementation of the directive across all local jurisdictions.

“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 added.

The DILG further reminds LGUs to exercise their disciplinary authority over erring elected officials pursuant to Chapter IV, Title 2, Book 1 of RA 7160 or the Local Government Code.

The Department said it will continue to monitor compliance and coordinate with concerned agencies to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of fuel nationwide.