DOE finds 10 of 12 inspected Davao de Oro gas stations operating without compliance certificates

Ten of the 12 gasoline stations inspected in Davao de Oro were found operating without a Certificate of Compliance (COC), the Department of Energy-Mindanao Field Office (DOE-MFO) said, according to Edge Davao.

The inspections, carried out from November 4 to 6, 2026, were meant to check whether fuel retailers in the province were complying with government regulations and consumer protection rules.

Inspectors also tested 33 fuel pumps and nozzles and found that nine dispensed less fuel than their meters indicated. The agency said it noted other violations of DOE rules among the stations it visited, though the report did not detail them.

The sweep extended to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sellers. Of the seven LPG stores checked, six did not have a valid DOE License to Operate. Inspectors weighed 33 LPG cylinders and found six underfilled; these were confiscated for appropriate action, the agency said.

The DOE-MFO said it worked with local government units, particularly Municipal Treasurer's Offices, in checking and sealing fuel pumps and weighing LPG cylinders, as part of an effort to strengthen monitoring at the local level. It also coordinates with Business Permits and Licensing Offices to ensure that gasoline stations and LPG outlets hold the required permits and meet safety and facility standards.

The agency said it will keep conducting inspections to protect consumers, prevent unfair business practices and make sure fuel and LPG sold to the public meet standards for quantity, quality and safety.