•Myanmar's junta government announced a major 'even-odd' fuel rationing system for private vehicles in Yangon, effective March 7, 2026.
•The rationing is attributed to global energy supply chain disruptions, escalating Middle East hostilities, and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
•Vehicles with even-numbered license plates can drive on even dates, odd on odd dates; electric vehicles and motorcycles are exempt. Hoarding is prohibited.
•Myanmar, heavily reliant on refined fuel imports from Singapore and Malaysia, faces shortages, increased living costs, and daily life difficulties.
•Fuel ran out in Myawaddy, forcing residents to queue at gas stations in Mae Sot, Thailand, highlighting the severity of the crisis.
