THE GOVERNMENT is considering alternative sources of energy in the event of a “worst-case scenario” for Middle East suppliers, Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin said.
“Marami tayong pwedeng pagkukunan (There are many sources we can draw from). 20% lang ang dumadaan sa Strait of Hormuz (only 20% of the world’s energy transits the Strait of Hormuz,)” she said, referring to the narrows that restrict access to the Persian Gulf, which is at risk of being blocked by military action in the area.
“There are many countries that are producing oil and are willing to sell oil also to the Philippines,” Ms. Garin said at a briefing on Tuesday.
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