Cambodia turns to Singapore, Malaysia for fuel as Vietnam, China limit supplies

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SINGAPORE — Cambodia is importing more fuel from suppliers in Singapore and Malaysia to make up for supply shortfalls from Vietnam and China, its energy minister told Reuters on Wednesday, as the United States-Israeli war on Iran squeezes fuel availability globally. About a third of the 6,300 gasoline stations in the country of nearly 18 million people have shut since March 11, with authorities investigating whether businesses are hoarding stocks ahead of further price hikes. Vietnam and China have restricted fuel exports until at least end-March to arrest potential domestic shortages. Neighboring Thailand banned exports in July 2025 after the…

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