Residents in Nakhon Sawan province parked their vehicles overnight to reserve a queue for diesel after the gas station owner announced approximately 8,000 liters would be restocked following a previous sell-out, with a limit of 100 liters per vehicle for farmers.
On 14 Mar 2026 GMT+7, reporters reported that at a gas station on road 1145 Tak Fa–Tha Tako, Phun Kuyung subdistrict, Tak Fa district, Nakhon Sawan province, locals flocked to queue for diesel after the station owner announced on social media that diesel from the main supplier would arrive around 11:30 a.m. on 14 Mar.
In the afternoonyesterday(13 Mar), the gas station ran out of diesel, causing locals who heard the news to rush their vehicles to queue from 4:00 p.m. Vehicles included pickup trucks, three-wheeled trailers, and tractors. Those with 20- and 200-liter reserve fuel tanks loaded them fully, since the rule allows only 100 liters per fill and no returns for additional refills.
Most of those queuing were farmers affected by the fuel shortage. Among them was a couple from another district who travel nearly 100 kilometers round trip. They brought bedding and blankets to sleep in their vehicle because they had previously come but couldn't refuel as diesel ran out earlier. They feared multiple trips would be inefficient.
Meanwhile, two young menwho arrived with a tractor and pickup truck at 7:00 p.m. to reserve a spot said this was their first experience with a fuel shortage. Although living close to the station, they did not want to miss the chance and pre-booked. They need diesel to fuel various agricultural equipment, such as tractors, water pumps, and irrigation devices.
Mr. Narong Daengchai, the gas station owner, said he had operated the station for just over a year when this fuel crisis occurred. He expressed sympathy for the farmers but wanted to allocate fuel fairly. On Saturday the 14th, about 8,000 liters would arrive, with 7,000 liters reserved for farmers, limiting each to 100 liters per fill.
The remaining 1,000 liters would be allocated for general traffic, also limitedto 500 baht per vehicle. Importantly, if stock runs out, the station cannot guarantee daily refills. For example, on Sunday there would be no incoming reserve fuel, so supply availability must be monitored daily.. This situation requires daily uncertainty and monitoring of fuel supply.