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Philippines orders 10% public fuel cuts
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The Philippines ordered national government agencies, state universities and colleges, and local government branches to cut fuel consumption by at least 10% in response to surging fuel costs linked to the Middle East crisis.
Why it matters
Public officials are ordered to cut back on air-conditioning usage and reduce travel. The order applies to all national government agencies, state universities and colleges, and local government branches. Covered entities are told to reduce fuel consumption by at least 10%. A presidential palace spokesperson said a four-day working week could also be considered, especially if the Middle East crisis worsened.
Implications
- • Covered public-sector entities are subject to a minimum 10% fuel-consumption reduction requirement.
- • Operational measures cited include reduced air-conditioning use and reduced travel by public officials.
Who is affected
- • National government agencies
- • State universities and colleges
- • Local government branches
- • Public officials
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World & Politics Policy & Regulation Energy & Power Energy Transition