Manila, April 13 -- The country's fuel inventory could extend beyond the current 50-day level to more than two months as additional orders are secured, although long-term supply remains uncertain, the Department of Energy (DOE) said.

The update was discussed during a Senate Proactive Response and Oversight for Timely and Effective Crisis Strategy (PROTECT) Committee hearing on Monday.

Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said the Philippines has about 50.31 days of fuel inventory as of April 10, with gasoline at 54 days, diesel at 48 days, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) at 36 days.

She said existing orders could extend the country's supply buffer.

"Monitoring all the contracts and their orders, on top of the 50 days, there's an order for ...