Fuel panic spreadsIt is normal for people to go into panic mode during a crisis. For the past three weeks, the government's contingency plan to handle the current oil crisis has failed to reassure the public or prevent hoarding. Mr Anutin derides "panic buyers" for hoarding fuel, while government officials deny accusations that "shadowy figures" are manipulating oil stocks for profiteering. The government also opened fuel stations for factories and contractors to buy cheaper blended diesel. The energy crisis facing the country is far too large for band-aid solutions.

Source: Bangkok Post March 24, 2026 22:35 UTC