Philippines seeks US extension on waiver to buy Russian oil

The Philippines’ Secretary of Energy Sharon Garin on Tuesday said the country has asked the United States to extend a waiver to purchase Russian oil and petroleum products.Garin said the government is optimistic about extending the waiver which expired on April 11, but is preparing alternative supply arrangements in case the request is declined.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.“We are awaiting their response, but we are very positive on getting this other window,” Garin said at a news briefing.The Philippines is diversifying its energy sources and supply options are not limited to Russia, with the government also eyeing producers in South America, including Colombia and Argentina, as well as Canada and the US, Garin said.“We wanted to open the Russian window because we want more options. We need diversification,” she said.Jose Manuel Romualdez, the Philippine ambassador to the US, told Reuters that "we will most likely get it,”

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