Singaporeans Queue as Energy Prices Surge
Last update: March 19, 2026
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Middle East operations have disrupted energy supply across the globe...
Long queues formed at gas stations in Singapore as drivers responded to the conflict in Iran.
This triggered fears of high fuel prices. This resulted in gridlocked forecourts, where motorists rushed to fill their tanks before costs reached new highs.
The city-state experienced a rise in pump prices, and several fuel grades were recorded levels in March 2026. This trend was driven by the geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and concerns about supply disruptions at critical energy chokepoints, such as the Strait of Hormuz.
Bumper-to-bumper traffic at a petrol station which offered lower rates could be seen as tense drivers waited patiently for their turns.
Petrol station supervisor Chan, expressed, "Due to the recent price rises, there will be more people queuing up."
Local resident Mr Chai, stated, "There is typically a long queue from early morning until late evening, sometimes even lasting until 1:00 am. The rush usually starts around 6:00 or 7:00 am and continues straight through the day."
"I hope the war ends fast and stops all these crazy price rises," said fellow customer Mr Ong.
The anxiety, however, extended beyond the pumps. The cost of fuel tightened the screws on regional travel. Cross-border bus and ferry operators warned of imminent fare hikes or reduced services due to unsustainable operating costs.
