The Department of Energy (DOE) assured the public that the country's oil supply is expected to last until May, particularly if government agencies continue their fuel conservation efforts.

The DOE also confirmed that electric companies have sufficient power supply to meet the anticipated increase in demand as the dry season sets in.

Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said there will be no power supply problems in the country despite the ongoing difficulty in sourcing oil from the Middle East. She noted that most power plants in the Philippines do not rely on petroleum products.

"If there's ever any curtailment or blackout in off-grid areas, it is not because of lack of supply. We have checked over the weekend and the past few days how much supply they have, and they have sufficient supply for one to two months. Instead of diesel, we are also highly relying on coal," Garin said.

The secretary added that aside from domestic coal mining operations, the DOE has also ensured that coal importation will not face any disruptions.

Meanwhile, the DOE confirmed that the country's petroleum supply remains adequate. The agency attributed this to conservation measures observed by approximately 90 percent of government agencies, which helped extend the petroleum product supply through May.

Patrick Aquino, Director of the DOE Energy Utilization Management Bureau, said the shift to work-from-home arrangements and compressed work weeks has yielded measurable results.

"We can confirm that when our agencies shifted to work from home and compressed work week, and observed these practices, we have seen that they can generate more than ten percent savings. I think the target of the directive under Memorandum Circular 114 is closer to twenty percent," Aquino said.

The DOE also reported that there are no longer any gasoline stations reported to be running out of fuel products to sell.

The department added that it continues to coordinate with the Philippine National Police to prevent oil hoarding, and that anyone caught engaging in the practice will be apprehended.