The Lao government has assured the public that the country's fuel supply remains stable despite disruptions in the global oil market, while calling on...

The Lao government has assured the public that the country's fuel supply remains stable despite disruptions in the global oil market, while calling on citizens to conserve fuel amid continued uncertainty in global supply. At a press conference on March 11, government spokesperson Sonexay Sitphaxay and Lao Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce Chanthaboun Soukaloun provided an update on the national fuel supply situation. Officials noted that escalating instability in the Middle East – a key oil-producing region – has driven global fuel prices up and reduced the import capacity of many countries, including Laos. These disruptions have significantly affected oil production and exports from the region. However, they affirmed that current fuel reserves remain sufficient to meet...

The Lao government has assured the public that the country's fuel supply remains stable despite disruptions in the global oil market, while calling on citizens to conserve fuel amid continued uncertainty in global supply. At a press conference on March 11, government spokesperson Sonexay Sitphaxay and Lao Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce Chanthaboun Soukaloun provided an update on the national fuel supply situation. Officials noted that escalating instability in the Middle East – a key oil-producing region – has driven global fuel prices up and reduced the import capacity of many countries, including Laos. These disruptions have significantly affected oil production and exports from the region. However, they affirmed that current fuel reserves remain sufficient to meet...