Laos Orders Nationwide Fuel Inspections Amid Hoarding Concerns

2026-03-13 - 11:17

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has ordered authorities across Laos to inspect fuel supplies at gas stations and storage depots, following concerns about unstable distribution and possible stockpiling. An official notice issued on 13 March instructed provincial and district offices to carry out inspections at facilities operated by fuel importers and domestic distributors nationwide.