Cambodia pivots to Singapore fuel as Vietnam, China restrict exports

Shipments rose 25% in the first 18 days of March.

Cambodia is importing more fuel from suppliers in Singapore after Vietnam and China imposed export restrictions to protect domestic supply.

Energy Minister Keo Rottanak said the country is sourcing more gasoline and diesel from Singapore and Malaysia to offset shortfalls from its traditional suppliers, according to a Reuters report.

The report cited Kpler data showing shipments from both countries rose 25% in the first 18 days of March compared with the same period a year earlier.

However, volumes were 40% lower than in the final 18 days of February, indicating tighter regional availability despite the shift in sourcing.

Thailand and Vietnam accounted for more than 60% of Cambodia’s petroleum imports in 2024, whilst Singapore and Malaysia made up nearly a third, with China contributing about 7%, based on International Trade Centre data.

Vietnam and China have restricted fuel exports until at least the end of March.

Meanwhile, cross-border fuel trade between Thailand and Cambodia has been suspended following a separate conflict that began in July.

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