The Deputy Governor of Phitsanulok led a team of relevant agencies in a surprise inspection of local gas stations to determine the facts regarding whether diesel fuel is actually out of stock, while also planning measures to assist the public.
Updates on addressing the impact of the Middle East crisis, particularly on fuel energy, continue to cause public concern, especially among the agricultural and transportation sectors, as gas stations in several provinces announce fuel shortages or impose refueling limits.
At 09:00 on 16 March 2026 in Phitsanulok, reporters followed Ms. Sarinrat Kerdsakunrungrong, Deputy Governor of Phitsanulok, along with the provincial energy and commerce offices and the Internal Security Operations Command, to inspect local gas stations. The goal was to verify remaining fuel volumes and confirm whether the types of fuel advertised as out of stock were truly unavailable, while planning to prevent public panic over fuel shortages.
Ms. Sarinrat Kerdsakunrungrong, Deputy Governor of Phitsanulok, said the fuel inspections involved coordinated agencies conducting unannounced visits to gas stations to check if the remaining fuel supplies were sufficient to serve the public and to confirm whether diesel fuel was truly out of stock.
At the PTT gas station at Ruean Pae intersection, Mueang Phitsanulok district, diesel fuel was found to be out of stock. Deliveries are made in batches of 6,000 liters, which are sold out within two hours. The next delivery is scheduled for the afternoon.
Next, at the Shell gas station at Ruean Pae, diesel was also out of stock. The Deputy Governor asked the station manager when customers could expect to refuel. The manager replied that delivery times for fuel trucks could not be specified. Yesterday, 8,000 liters of diesel were delivered but were sold out in less than two hours.
At the Bangchak gas station, Khok Chang branch, currently the only station with diesel and all fuel types available, refueling is limited to 500 baht per vehicle. Yesterday, 25,000 liters were delivered and quickly sold out. Another 16,000 liters were delivered today and are expected to run out soon.
Ms. Sarinrat added that after consulting with related agencies, public announcements will be made to inform citizens. She recommended that stations specify approximate delivery times so consumers can plan refueling accordingly, which would also help conserve fuel. The Phitsanulok provincial office will coordinate with media outlets to widely and accurately disseminate information about the local fuel situation to the public.