Sixteen gasoline stations in Echague, Isabela were issued notices of violation for allegedly selling overpriced petroleum products.
Their violations were discovered during an inspection conducted by the Municipal Fuel Monitoring and Enforcement Team (MFMET) under Executive Order No. 07, Series of 2026.
Mayor Faustino "Inno" Dy said they were ordered to immediately cease and desist from the prohibited practice and were given 24 hours to submit a written explanation to his office.
Failure to comply may lead to their immediate closure, revocation of business permits, and the filing of cases before the Department of Energy and the Department of Justice.
Officials urged the public to report any suspicious fuel price increases or unfair selling practices for their protection.