Mounting fuel shortages are prompting farmers and logistics groups to demand urgent government action to ensure supply, warning of transport disruption and potential crop losses. Export firms have scheduled collections, but fuel shortages and rationing have raised fears transport may be disrupted. If they are not collected in time, farmers will suffer losses," Mr Suthi added. Farmers also fear rising fertiliser costs linked to the Middle East war, compounding pressures on production. "We want the government to efficiently control fuel supply and urgently inspect oil depots, refineries and middlemen to find out where the fuel has gone," he said.

Source: Bangkok Post March 23, 2026 01:14 UTC