Petron Corp. said Monday that nearly all its stations that sustained damages in Visayas and Mindanao have been fully restored and operational less than a month since the onslaught of Typhoon Odette (international name Rai).
Some stations in Bohol, Cebu, and Siargao—among the hardest-hit areas by the typhoon—are still undergoing repair works. Despite the power outages, most Petron stations were still able to operate using power generation sets.
Petron’s on-ground teams worked double-time to fast-track the restoration and re-opening of stations that had to close down to undergo damage assessment and repair, the oil firm said.
Petron’s terminals worked round the clock to meet the growth in demand, soaring by almost 200 percent in some affected areas. Additional tank trucks were deployed to accelerate the delivery process and reach more customers. It also made other adjustments like securing alternative source plants to ensure continuous and uninterrupted product replenishment.
The oil firm said it remained in close coordination with its dealers to ensure order and compliance in its stations. Through its local teams, dealers, and the LGUs, Petron was able to identify the urgent concerns of vulnerable communities in typhoon-battered areas.
The company, through its Petron Foundation and terminals, had already distributed canned goods in Mandaue and Mactan to about 3,700 families.
Petron had earlier assured the public of building up its product inventory to accommodate the high demand for fuel, especially from government agencies crucial in recovery and clearing efforts, as well as hospitals, power plants, airports, water facilities, among others.