'The News Says Fuel is Plentiful, But Gas Stations Say Otherwise'

"Pour it all out for me—where am I supposed to get fuel to serve other customers?"

The market has fallen into a shortage situation due to concerns that prices will continue to rise at the next adjustment cycle

A representative from a southern fuel distribution business

Who protects consumers?

Regulatory authorities remain highly confused and fragmented in the face of the global fuel price surge that directly affects citizens' interests. Consumers and businesses are deeply concerned about escalating fuel prices, yet regulators don't seem to be in a hurry. Moreover, the market supervision role of regulatory agencies over fuel products remains insufficient, so just one week after a price adjustment, as the next adjustment cycle approaches, the market continues to be flooded with signs reading "under maintenance," "temporarily closed," and similar notices.