The fuel shortage has reemerged in Mon State townships, yet the junta has failed to address it effectively.

Severe fuel shortages are affecting many townships in Mon State, including Mawlamyine Township, home to the state capital Mawlamyine City. Octane 92 and 95 are especially scarce, and premium diesel is unavailable in certain areas.

The shortage has left fuel stations unable to supply cars and motorbikes. While some stations operate for limited hours, long queues of vehicles are common.

A resident of Thaton Township reported that most fuel stations are closed due to shortages, with roadside retailers also running low.

“In Thaton, all fuel stations including big ones like Denko are closed, and even roadside shops aren’t selling fuel. Traffic has eased too because there’s simply no fuel to run vehicles,” he told Than Lwin Times.

A Mawlamyine City resident lamented that his city is facing a fuel shortage as well, with people forced to wait in long lines at stations to get fuel.

“I’ve heard this problem is only happening in Mon State. Right now, if you hear a place has fuel, you have to rush there and line up to get it. But most shops are closed, so it’s really tough. The shortage is widespread,” he said.

Mon State has experienced fuel shortages before. At those times, the junta held emergency meetings and inspected stations to confirm the shortages. So far, however, the junta has not responded to the current crisis.

Fuel traders explained that Mon State’s fuel quota was typically transported from Thilawa Port in Yangon Region, but delays at Yarzarmin Harbour in Katonepaw Village in Mon State’s Mudon Township caused by poor management by local authorities have led to the recent problems.

Since the coup, fuel shortages and long queues have become a frequent occurrence in Mon State. Even when fuel is available, restrictions are often imposed, preventing buyers from purchasing the full amount they need.