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Taiwan Limits Fuel Hikes Amid Soaring Oil Prices

3/9/2026

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  • Premier Cho Jung-tai announced Taiwan activated a price-stabilization mechanism and a weekly cap on oil-price increases, limiting fuel hikes to about 5%.
  • The move follows the Middle East conflict as oil prices surge nearly 30%, though officials say there are no immediate fuel shortages.
  • Gasoline will rise by NT$1.5 per liter and diesel by NT$1.1, with the government absorbing 60% of increases and coordinating with neighboring countries for LNG stability.