Myanmar authorities expanded fuel rationing beyond odd-even day rationing by introducing a centralized QR and barcode system that caps volumes by vehicle type, restricts purchase frequency and tightens nationwide distribution controls, Bloomberg reported on March 23. Officials say the country has stockpiled roughly 50 days of fuel, and the central bank has sold about $96 million in foreign exchange reserves at preferential rates to oil importers to sustain overseas purchases.

Myanmar's heavy dependence on imported fuel, limited foreign exchange reserves and ongoing supply disruptions driven by the Iran war are tightening availability, forcing the military to centralize allocation and prioritize critical battlefield uses.