No rationing at pumps, only a ‘preparedness guideline’, says PTTAn attendant fills a customer's car at a PTT petrol station in Samut Prakan. (Bangkok Post file photo)PTT moved to quell fears that its pumps had begun limiting the amount of fuel motorists could purchase, explaining on Sunday that it had only issued a "preparedness guideline" for dealers, not an enforcement policy. In a statement issued on Sunday, the state‑controlled energy giant said all PTT service stations continued to operate normally and were selling fuel as usual. It stressed that a recommendation on rationing earlier issued to service‑station operators was intended solely to help manage demand should an unusually high surge in fuel consumption occur. The company was closely monitoring the situation and coordinating logistics to ensure smooth distribution and an uninterrupted service for motorists.

Source: Bangkok Post March 15, 2026 13:21 UTC