Phuket petrol stations see long queues as drivers fear a price jump

Phuket petrol stations see long queues as drivers fear a price jump

Motorists in Phuket rushed to fill up after rumours of higher fuel prices spread amid overseas uncertainty. Long lines formed at a Bangchak station in Kathu, with taxis and vans on routes like Kathu–Patong joining the rush. Many people filled full tanks rather than their usual small top-ups, leaving some stations running low. Authorities said Thailand has sufficient reserves and refining capacity, and urged the public not to panic-buy. Officials also warned businesses against using the situation as an excuse to raise prices for goods and services.