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Bangchak imposed a fuel purchase limit of 700 baht per day for cars and 3,000 baht for larger vehicles, alongside restrictions on jerrycan refills, due to concerns over energy supply amidst Middle East tensions. However, the company lifted these restrictions within a day to restore normalcy.

Concurrently, Thailand's Energy Minister Auttapol Rerkpiboon is negotiating with Cheniere Energy to increase LNG deliveries under an existing contract from 1 million to 1.3 million tons annually, aiming for earlier shipments to mitigate supply risks. The government is also seeking additional reserves from non-Middle Eastern sources.