(Photo: Somchai Poomlard)Thailand does not face a fuel crisis as a consequence of the Mideast war, Energy Minister Atthapol Rerkpiboon said on Tuesday. With the war now in its third week, PTT and Bangchak have announced pump price changes. (continues below)An official examines a fuel pump during checks to prevent stockpiling of fuel. At a PT pump in the Ruam Chok area, reporters also found shortages after people rushed to fill containers and stockpile fuel, depleting supplies at both the fuel outlet and the PT fuel depot in Chiang Mai. Energy Minister Atthapol said there is no need to panic-buy or stockpile fuel, while noting that sales had doubled in some areas due to public concern.

Source: Bangkok Post March 10, 2026 13:06 UTC