Thailand Suspends Fuel Exports, Raising Risk of Shortages in Laos

2026-03-02 - 07:47

Thailand has temporarily suspended fuel exports following Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a move that poses a direct threat to Laos’ fuel supply given its heavy reliance on Thai energy imports. Thailand’s Minister of Energy, Auttapol Rerkpiboon, announced the emergency measure on 1 March, citing escalating conflict in the Middle East as the