Farmers in Myanmar are facing serious difficulties in obtaining diesel, due to global disruptions related to the conflict involving Iran.
This shortage directly affects rice farmers, who are heavily dependent on fuel to operate their agricultural machinery, especially during the peak production season.
Faced with the scarcity of diesel, many farmers are turning to the black market, where prices are significantly higher, exacerbating their production costs.
In large cities like Yangon, long queues form outside gas stations, where fuel is rationed.
The energy crisis is also having repercussions on other sectors, with some airlines forced to suspend flights due to a lack of fuel.
According to the World Food Programme, if the situation continues, agricultural production costs could double, threatening the country's food security.
This situation highlights Myanmar's dependence on fuel imports and its vulnerability to international geopolitical shocks.
It also illustrates the concrete consequences of the conflict in the Middle East on the most fragile economies, far beyond the region concerned.
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