Part one starting in Mae Sai.
Very big queues for fuel at the pumps in Mae Sai District...
Very big queues for fuel at the pumps in Mae Sai District...
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The 2026 Fuel Supply Crisis.
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Energy Ministry: Thailand has 61 days of oil reserves amid Iran war fears
Thailand’s Energy Ministry says the Iran conflict will not trigger an oil shortage, citing 61 days of combined reserves and contingency plans in case the Strait of Hormuz is disrupted.
www.nationthailand.com
There was obviously panic buying in the top North this afternoon.
After a Panor brunch I had an empty tank - 20 kms left - and needed to fuel up.
Getting fuel was actually a challenge. 1 Gas station had closed - run out, another one had an empty bowser, most others had long queues of vehicles lined up to fuel up.
From what I could see PT & Bangchak gas stations were under pressure.
I got some fuel at a Caltex, but had a 20 minute wait in the queue.
The coming days and weeks could be seriously challenging.
After a Panor brunch I had an empty tank - 20 kms left - and needed to fuel up.
Getting fuel was actually a challenge. 1 Gas station had closed - run out, another one had an empty bowser, most others had long queues of vehicles lined up to fuel up.
From what I could see PT & Bangchak gas stations were under pressure.
I got some fuel at a Caltex, but had a 20 minute wait in the queue.
The coming days and weeks could be seriously challenging.
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The panic buying depleting fuel stock at multiple gas stations has seen PTT issue a notice to all PTT petrol station NOT to fill fuel containers, but only vehicle fuel tanks.
www.nationthailand.com
PTT Station halts fuel sales into jerrycans and drums from March 3
PTT Station has suspended fuel sales into jerrycans and all types of containers, including 200-litre drums, from March 3, 2026, saying the move is aimed at ensuring adequate supply for regular motorists amid heightened monitoring of fuel reserves.
www.nationthailand.com
I arrived under a full moon and watched the sun rise at the PTT. A new experience.
I was in Ranong before yesterday driving direction Phuket
We read problem gasoline station in Phuket
Come back direction Bangkok in Prachuap Khiri Khan now
But here problem of pollution
Some pump station have same no have
We read problem gasoline station in Phuket
Come back direction Bangkok in Prachuap Khiri Khan now
But here problem of pollution
Some pump station have same no have
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LAOS
not Mae Sai .
The fuel situation in Laos is becoming dire upcountry.
Hongsa has had no fuel for days.
laotiantimes.com
not Mae Sai .
The fuel situation in Laos is becoming dire upcountry.
Hongsa has had no fuel for days.
Laos Moves to Stabilize Fuel Supply as Over 1,000 Stations Reported Closed - Laotian Times
Laos intensifies fuel supply inspections after over 1,000 gas stations close nationwide, while authorities cut fuel import tax and fine stations for overpricing.
laotiantimes.com
Hi @Richard TohLAOS
not Mae Sai .
The fuel situation in Laos is becoming dire upcountry.
Hongsa has had no fuel for days.
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Laos Moves to Stabilize Fuel Supply as Over 1,000 Stations Reported Closed - Laotian Times
Laos intensifies fuel supply inspections after over 1,000 gas stations close nationwide, while authorities cut fuel import tax and fine stations for overpricing.
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How is the fuel situation on your trip?