Philippines Seeks Alternative Oil Sources

The Philippine government is negotiating with India, Argentina, and Canada for oil supplies to counter price shocks amid the Middle East conflict.

During a press briefing, Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro said the government is actively coordinating with countries that are not dependent on... The Philippine government is in talks with India, Argentina, and Canada as possible alternative sources of petroleum amid oil price shocks triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Malacañang said.

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