Episode 32: Running on Fumes - Fuel Crisis
Mongolia has been facing fuel shortages since the start of summer. The conflict in the Strait of Hormuz and Ukraine's drone strikes on key Russian infrastructure have had their measure impact on Mongolia's fuel supplies. Even as reports show fuel being constantly transported into Mongolia, the country has had less than 20 days of reserves. Recently, the Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources went around Ulaanbaatar cracking down on petrol businesses that have been lying about running out of fuel. This has caused major disruptions across the country. This isn't the first time Mongolia has faced fuel shortages, but should this be a wake-up call for Mongolia to plan ahead, look for alternatives -- even look towards China's booming EVs and let go of its old fears of China?
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55min
Hosts: Anand, Dolgion
Guest: Telmen Altanhagai
Date Recorded: Aug 14 2026
Date Released: Aug 18 2026
Keywords: energy | politics | Russia
Show notes:
Telmen’s article in The Diplomat
