Long lines at petrol stations in Thailand as shortages worsen and price hikes loom nationwide

Long lines at petrol stations in Thailand as shortages worsen and price hikes loom nationwide

CHIANG RAI, March 18 — From the capital Bangkok to Chiang Rai in the far northern reaches of the country, drivers and riders in Thailand queued for petrol Tuesday as shortages worsened and price rises loomed.Authorities imposed a cap on the retail price of diesel after the US-Israeli war with Iran disrupted shipping and damaged petroleum facilities in the Middle East, raising global oil prices.But Tuesday was the last day the 33 baht (RM3.99) a …