Bangkok: People rushed to fill up their gas tanks after the oil crisis.

According to Thai News Agency, Bangkok residents hurried to gas stations after some stations ran out of fuel or imposed a limit of 500 baht worth of fuel per vehicle last night. Despite these challenges, minivan fares in the city have not been adjusted.

Following last night's fuel shortage, the government ordered a freeze on fuel prices until March 17th. As a result, most gas stations across Bangkok have resumed providing full tank refills. A notable scene unfolded at the PTT Station on Vibhavadi Road, where private cars, pickup trucks, and six-wheel trucks queued to fill up with diesel. The diesel price remained at 29.99 baht per liter, with most vehicles opting for complete refills.

Gas station employees noted that since the onset of the energy crisis, fuel supplies tend to run out around 9 PM if demand is high. Fortunately, they don't have to wait long as fuel trucks arrive daily at 10 PM. However, another fuel shortage is anticipated tonight as refueling has been continuous since this morning.

At the minivan queue for the Victory Monument-Rangsit route, activity was minimal. Mr. Kongkiat Sukchawi, a minivan driver, attributed this to schools being on holiday and some people working from home. He mentioned that this route hasn't been affected by energy costs as most minivans use compressed natural gas (CNG). Diesel users face more difficulties, not due to price hikes, but because of gas station shortages. The fare remains unchanged at 40 baht, though there may be discussions on potential fare increases if necessary.