Fuel Shortage in Laos Sees People Asked Not to Travel

Fuel Shortage in Laos Sees People Asked Not to Travel
A view of the Mekong river bordering Thailand and Laos is seen from the Thai side in Nong Khai, Thailand, on Oct. 29, 2019. Soe Zeya Tun/Reuters
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The Laos government has called on residents to avoid unnecessary travel amid fuel shortages, citing the need to prioritize agriculture and other essential industries, according to local reports.

Laos, which imports most of its gasoline from neighboring countries, faces fuel shortages due to soaring fuel prices and a weak currency. Many gas stations have been forced to close, with people waiting hours in line to buy fuel.

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