CNI News
March 24, 2026

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Chairman of the State Security and Peace Restoration Commission, stated that air travel must be mandatorily prioritized for 11 cities, including Homalin and Khamti in Upper Sagaing Region.

He made these remarks during a meeting held on March 24, 2026, regarding the adequate supply and systematic consumption of fuel.

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing said, "Air routes must be mandatorily prioritized for cities that are difficult to access by motor vehicle, such as Putao, Khamti, Myitkyina, Homalin, Tachileik, Kalay, Sittwe, Kyaukphyu, Manaung, Myeik, and Kawthaung."

He added that it is also necessary to operate flights to other hard-to-reach areas as a second priority. To facilitate public travel, he called for the expansion of train services and the consideration of measures to ensure public bus lines can operate normally.

Currently, the war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has triggered a global energy crisis, leading every country to strive for fuel conservation.

Consequently, Myanmar is implementing measures to save fuel, such as designating "Even/Odd" license plate days for vehicle travel, requiring QR codes for refueling, limiting fuel purchases to once or twice a week based on engine capacity, and requiring government employees to work from home every Wednesday.

On the other hand, domestic airlines have been experiencing flight cancellations due to the prevailing fuel crisis.