Oil shock hits supermarket transportation in the SouthA petrol station in Krabi warns motorists of fuel shortages. The petrol shortage is causing headaches for MAI‑listed Mother Marketing, the operator of the Mother Supermarket chain in southern Thailand, prompting the company to urge the government to resolve the issue urgently. Ekkapong Chokchaiwitut, chief executive of Mother Marketing, said the petrol shortage in southern Thailand has intensified. Last week, some petrol stations capped refuelling at 500-1,000 baht per vehicle. Mr Ekkapong urged the government to tackle the petrol shortage urgently, noting that many stations have posted fuel shortage notices or are experiencing long queues.

Source: Bangkok Post March 24, 2026 03:10 UTC