End of Temporary Restrictions on Petrol and LPG Distribution
汽油與液化石油氣分發臨時限制結束
Introduction
The government has announced that the emergency restrictions on the sale of petrol and diesel will end on July 1, 2026.
政府宣布，關於汽油與柴油銷售的緊急限制將於 2026 年 7 月 1 日結束。
Main Body
These regulations were first introduced on June 12, 2026, because of major disruptions in global energy supplies, specifically the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and political instability involving the US, Israel, and Iran. To prevent international price swings, the government kept retail prices stable. However, this created a price difference between retail and bulk buying, which encouraged some companies to buy fuel from retail stations. Consequently, this led to fuel shortages and illegal hoarding.
這些規定於 2026 年 6 月 12 日首次推出，主因是全球能源供應出現嚴重紊亂，特別是霍爾穆茲海峽被封鎖，以及美國、以色列與伊朗之間的政治不穩。為了防止國際價格波動，政府維持零售價格穩定。然而，這造成了零售與大宗採購之間的價差，導致部分公司轉向零售站購買燃料。結果，這引起了燃料短缺與非法囤積。
To solve these problems, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas required commercial customers to use specific pumps and limited diesel purchases to 200 litres per vehicle per day. These steps were taken to ensure that the general public had fair access to fuel. After reviewing the current supply chain, the government has decided that these measures are no longer necessary because normal supply levels have returned.
為了解決這些問題，石油與天然氣部要求商業客戶使用指定油泵，並將柴油購買量限制為每輛車每日 200 公升。採取這些措施是為了確保一般大眾能公平地獲取燃料。在審視目前的供應鏈後，政府決定這些措施已不再必要，因為供應水平已恢復正常。
At the same time, the distribution of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is returning to normal. Restrictions on commercial LPG cylinders were removed on June 25, and industrial bulk supplies have returned to 50% of their original levels. However, the government emphasized that companies that switched to Piped Natural Gas (PNG) during the crisis must continue using it to support the use of PNG infrastructure.
同時，液化石油氣 (LPG) 的分發也正恢復正常。商業 LPG 鋼瓶的限制已於 6 月 25 日取消，工業大宗供應已恢復至原先水平的 50%。然而，政府強調，在危機期間轉用管道天然氣 (PNG) 的公司必須繼續使用，以支持 PNG 基礎設施的運用。
Conclusion
The removal of these temporary rules shows that the domestic energy supply has stabilized and is returning to standard distribution methods.
取消這些臨時規定，顯示國內能源供應已趨於穩定，並正恢復標準的分發方式。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The 'Logic Link': Moving from Simple to Complex Sentences
At the A2 level, you usually write short sentences: "There were fuel shortages. People bought too much fuel."
To reach B2, you need to show cause and effect using sophisticated connectors. Look at this specific sequence from the text:
*"...this created a price difference... which encouraged some companies to buy fuel... Consequently, this led to fuel shortages..."
🔍 The 'Which' Pivot
Instead of starting a new sentence, the author uses , which to add a result immediately.
- A2 Style: The price was low. This encouraged companies to buy more.
- B2 Style: The price was low, which encouraged companies to buy more.
🚀 The 'Consequently' Power-Up
When you want to start a new sentence but show a strong logical result, avoid using "So" every time. Use Consequently.
Try this mental shift:
- Simple: I forgot my umbrella, so I got wet.
- B2 Bridge: I forgot my umbrella; consequently, I got wet.
🛠 Vocabulary Upgrade: 'The Crisis Set'
Stop using "bad things" or "problems." Use these precise verbs from the article to describe unstable situations:
| A2 Word | B2 Upgrade | Example from Text |
|---|---|---|
| Stop/Block | Blockade | "...the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz..." |
| Change/Move | Disruption | "...major disruptions in global energy supplies..." |
| Steady/Fixed | Stabilized | "...domestic energy supply has stabilized..." |
Coach's Tip: To sound more fluent, stop describing what happened and start describing how it affected the system. Use words like infrastructure (the basic systems/buildings) and distribution (how things are delivered) to move from 'daily English' to 'professional English'.