Philippines: Energy Department Considering Allowing Limited Biofuel Imports

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MANILA: During a Senate Energy Committee hearing, Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said the country currently has enough reserves of refined fuels such as gasoline, kerosene and diesel to last until April. She said, in terms of prices, it is almost certain that fuel pump prices will increase. However, one way to mitigate this sharp increase could be to use more biofuels in gasoline, especially gas, than in diesel. Garin also noted that geopolitical…