Due to the Thai government's cut-off of electricity and fuel supplies to the border areas of Myanmar, fuel prices in Myawaddy and several towns in eastern Shan State have skyrocketed, with residents rushing to buy fuel to cope with the situation.
Meanwhile, power outages have hindered the operation of local oxygen plants, putting pressure on medical resources.
The urban area of Myawaddy has experienced power outages, forcing some oxygen plants to temporarily suspend operations. A member of a local charity organization revealed that due to the power cut, oxygen plants are struggling to maintain normal production, affecting patients who rely on oxygen therapy. Relevant agencies have convened an emergency meeting to seek alternative solutions to ensure that the oxygen supply for patients is not severely affected.
At the same time, after the Thai government restricted fuel exports, fuel prices in Daik-U city and surrounding areas quickly rose. Local residents said that since the fuel cut-off measures took effect, long queues of vehicles have formed outside gas stations in the city, forcing gas stations to implement purchase limits to prevent fuel from selling out quickly.
A resident of Makha Hokkan Street in Daik-U revealed that although the prices at large gas stations have temporarily stabilized, the price of fuel sold by street vendors has soared to **60 to 100 Thai Baht per bottle**.
"Now gas stations do not allow bulk purchases, we can only stock up in small amounts. Without electricity, we can only use generators, and without fuel, we really don't know what to do," the resident said.
In addition to Daik-U, fuel prices in Jingdong city have also risen sharply, with roadside stalls selling fuel at prices **from 5000 Myanmar Kyat per liter to 7000 Myanmar Kyat per liter**, further increasing the economic burden on local residents.
Currently, the Thai government has not disclosed whether it will resume electricity and fuel supplies to Myanmar, and the situation in the border areas of Myanmar continues to deteriorate. Local people are trying to cope with the energy shortage, while the outside world is closely monitoring the development of the situation, observing the subsequent impact of the power and fuel cut-off policies.
