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world Scmp World 2026-03-29

Petron buys Russian crude as Philippines seeks alternatives

Petron Corp. procured 2.48 million barrels of crude oil from Russia amid the war in Iran and the Philippines' quest for alternative suppliers to support domestic energy needs.

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