Myanmar Fuel Oil Importers and Distributors Association notified on 1 August that it has been coordinating with importers and distributors to facilitate distributions to energy consumers in a timely manner.
Ships loaded with fuel oil are docking at the port. Nonetheless, malicious fake news raised alerts of people’s concerns in big cities, including Yangon, resulting in demand spikes. Monsoon season increases traffic congestion, causing delays to oil bowsers. Consequently, some fuel stations had shortages temporarily, triggering public concerns. Moreover, residents from conflict-affected areas migrated to big cities, raising oil demand, the notification of the association stated.
There are adequate fuel oil stocks in oil tanks located in Thilawa. Oil tankers are also flowing into the country continuously, as per the notification.
The association has been coordinating matters to ensure smooth distribution in a few days. — NN/KK
