Fuel shortages across Myanmar have sparked widespread frustration, with many people saying they are struggling to buy petrol and diesel as long lines form at fuel stations in several cities.
Photos and videos shared online show vehicles waiting for hours at petrol stations in Yangon, Mandalay, and other towns as people rush to secure fuel supplies.
The situation follows the military authorities’ introduction of a new fuel rationing system, which requires private vehicles to operate on an odd–even license plate rule starting March 7, in an effort to conserve fuel. Vehicles with even numbered license plates can operate on even numbered days and odd licenses on odd numbered days.
The announcement has led to widespread discussion on social media, with many users complaining about the difficulties they face in daily life.
Some users said they had to wait for hours at petrol stations.
“People have to queue for hours just to buy fuel, and sometimes the station runs out before it’s our turn,” one Facebook user wrote.
“We drove to three different stations today and still couldn’t get petrol,” another user said.
Others mentioned that the shortages are making daily life harder as transportation costs rise and power outages continue.
“Fuel problems, electricity cuts, and high prices – ordinary people are suffering,” one user commented.
Some users also criticized the government’s explanation that the restrictions are only a precaution.
In response, military spokesperson Major General Zaw Min Tun said Myanmar still has enough fuel reserves for about 40 days and insisted that the restrictions are only meant to manage fuel use systematically.
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