Mongolia is implementing a fuel rationing system based on vehicle license plate numbers – even or odd – due to a fuel shortage, sparking public discontent. The new regulations, coupled with existing traffic restrictions, are causing significant queues at gas stations. Reports from Petrovis and Sod Mongol gas stations show employees working tirelessly amidst high demand, with some skipping breaks to manage the influx of vehicles. Citizens are facing considerable delays, with some unable to reach work or begin planned trips due to hours spent waiting in line. One catering business owner expressed frustration at being delayed in delivering food orders, and another lamented the loss of a vacation day spent queuing for fuel. The shortage is disrupting daily life and impacting people’s ability to work and manage basic needs.