The situation is becoming critical. Drivers are complaining heavily. Many gas stations have started limiting fuel purchases in the "benzine" category. to only 500 baht per fill-up.
On 14 March 2026, reporters reported that the fuel situation in several provinces is critical. In some provinces, people have been lining up since early morning to fill up, while in other places, queues are long and waiting times stretch for hours.
Additionally, there are reports that many gas stations have set a limit of 500 baht per transaction for "benzine" fuel. When asked, attendants said that late fuel deliveries have caused shortages, resulting in insufficient fuel for sale.
Meanwhile, a citizen expressed a desire for the government to stockpile fuel and manage supplies to meet public demand adequately, warning that a real fuel shortage would severely impact the goods transport sector and business operators who rely heavily on fuel for their operations.