Duty-Free Import of LPG During Shortage

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PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1609: Duty-Free Import of LPG During Shortage

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Title Supreme Court: Duty-Free Import of LPG During Shortage

Law: Presidential Decree No. 1609

Decision Date: Feb 13, 1979

Presidential Decree No. 1609 exempts the importation of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from customs duties as an emergency measure to alleviate the shortage of LPG in the Philippines, effective immediately and issued by President Ferdinand E. Marcos.

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Purpose of the Decree: Temporary Relief and Consumer Protection

The decree aims to provide temporary relief from LPG supply pressures.
It seeks to prevent unnecessary hardship and inconvenience for consumers.
To achieve this, LPG imports are exempted from customs duties for a limited period.

Authorization for Duty-Free Importation of LPG

All laws, rules, or regulations contrary to this decree are overridden.
Persons or entities authorized by the Board of Energy may import LPG free of customs duties.
This authorization applies for the duration of the 'critical period' or until local LPG prices are adjusted to reflect supply conditions.

Immediate Effectivity of the Decree

The decree takes effect immediately upon issuance.
It is enacted as an emergency measure under the constitutional powers vested in the President.

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