ASEAN plans joint oil stockpiling by 2027

ASEAN nations plan to launch a joint oil stockpiling scheme by 2027 to share emergency supplies. Indonesia and Thailand will host storage sites for the regional initiative.

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FILE PHOTO: The Bangchak oil refinery in Bangkok, Thailand, March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa/File Photo

ASEAN countries will launch a joint oil product stockpiling scheme by 2027 to share emergency supplies across member states. The initiative establishes storage facilities in Indonesia and Thailand to bolster regional energy resilience. The program addresses vulnerabilities exposed by recent supply disruptions and establishes a formal ticket system modeled after European Union reserves.