According to reports, following are the latest updates on the ongoing energy crises and fuel supply disruptions in parts of the APAC region, as of Sunday (19 April):

• Australia: As of Sunday (19 April), fuel prices across major cities have declined to their lowest levels since February, with petrol falling below AUD 2.10 per litre and diesel below AUD 03 per litre. Amid easing prices, households have reduced panic buying and fuel stockpiling, with data indicating a decline in fuel spending and fewer transactions over the past two weeks.
• Bangladesh: On Saturday (18 April), Bangladesh increased retail fuel prices by approximately 10-15 percent, citing rising global crude oil prices, supply chain disruptions, and higher import costs linked to the ongoing West Asia conflict. Under the revised rates, petrol prices increased to BDT 135 per litre (from BDT 116), while diesel and kerosene prices were set at BDT 115 and BDT 130 per litre, respectively. The price hike comes amid reported fuel shortages, with long queues observed at filling stations, partly driven by panic buying and hoarding.
• Sri Lanka: On Sunday (19 April), the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) reinstated the QR-based fuel distribution system for petrol vehicles following its temporary suspension during the festive period (11-18 April). Authorities confirmed that fuel issuance will continue under the existing quota system, including the odd-even number mechanism. The QR system remained operational for diesel vehicles throughout the period and is now active for all vehicle types. Meanwhile, a crude oil shipment of approximately 97,500 metric tonnes has recently arrived, indicating efforts to stabilise fuel supply.
• Thailand: As of Sunday (19 April), the Department of Land Transport (DLT) has extended the registration deadline for fuel subsidy assistance to 24 April following high demand from transport operators. The subsidy targets diesel- and petrol-based transport services, particularly bus and freight operators affected by recent fuel price volatility. While over 26,000 operators covering more than 116,000 vehicles have registered so far, concerns have been raised over eligibility restrictions, with a significant portion of privately owned freight vehicles excluded from the scheme despite facing similar fuel cost pressures.
• Malaysia: On Saturday (18 April), Caltex Malaysia announced temporary disruptions in the supply of RON95 petrol and diesel at several service stations across Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Perak, and Kelantan due to an unexpected port delay affecting fuel deliveries. The company stated that efforts are underway to prioritise distribution and minimise downtime, with disruptions expected to persist over the coming days.
• Taiwan: On Saturday (18 April), authorities decided to keep gasoline and diesel prices unchanged for a third consecutive week to stabilise domestic consumer prices amid continued global oil market volatility. Retail gasoline prices remain at NTD 32.4, NTD 33.9, and NTD 35.9 per litre for 92-, 95-, and 98-octane variants, respectively, while premium diesel remains at NTD 31.0 per litre through 26 April. The decision includes absorbing losses of approximately NTD 3.6 per litre for gasoline and NTD 5.4 per litre for diesel to limit inflationary pressure despite fluctuations in international crude prices.
• Indonesia: As of Saturday (18 April), authorities implemented price increases for several non-subsidised fuel products, including high-octane petrol and diesel variants, in line with the government’s fuel pricing formula. Prices saw significant upward revisions across regions, while commonly used fuels such as RON 92 petrol and subsidised fuels, including Pertalite and Biosolar, remain unchanged.
• Philippines: On Saturday (18 April), President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced a fuel price rollback effective Tuesday, with diesel prices expected to decrease by at least PHP 24.94 per litre, gasoline by PHP 3.41 per litre, and kerosene by PHP 2 per litre, following several weeks of consecutive price increases.