KUALA LUMPUR – Petronas has denied any involvement in the reported shipment of about 329,000 barrels, or 52.311 million litres, of diesel from Malaysia to the Philippines, as cited in recent foreign media reports.
Petronas clarified that it has not entered into any arrangement with any party in the Philippines regarding the supply of diesel.
“Petronas utmost priority remains ensuring reliable and continuous fuel supply for Malaysia, in close coordination with the government and relevant stakeholders,” Bernama reported.
Earlier, the Philippine News Agency reported that about 329,000 barrels, or 52.311 million litres, of diesel from Malaysia had been shipped to the Philippines to boost the country’s fuel supply amid global market uncertainties.
According to the report, the shipment was part of efforts by the Philippine government to strengthen domestic supply, following an earlier delivery of 142,000 barrels, or 22.578 million litres, from Japan on March 26.
Meanwhile, the National Economic Action Council (MTEN) has confirmed that the 329,000 barrels of diesel recently delivered to the Philippines did not originate from Malaysia, contrary to international media reports.
In a statement, MTEN’s crisis management team advised the public against speculation and urged reliance on official government sources. – April 12, 2026