AKP Phnom Penh, March 19, 2026 —

The Royal Government has taken steps to address the impact of recent global fuel price increases on workers, particularly rising transport costs.

In response, the Prime Minister has instructed H.E. Heng Sour, Minister of Labour and Vocational Training, to convene a meeting with representatives of employers and trade unions to explore possible measures to ease the financial burden on workers during this transitional period.

According to the Premier’s social media post on Thursday evening, the discussions aim to identify practical solutions to help reduce commuting expenses for workers while maintaining the competitiveness of Cambodia’s industries.

Samdech Thipadei expressed hope that both employers and unions will reach a mutually acceptable arrangement that balances the needs of workers with the sustainability of businesses.

Effective from Mar. 17 until further notice, the retail fuel prices in Cambodia were set at 5,500 Riel (US$1.37) per litter for regular petrol, and 6,550 Riel (US$1.63) per litter for diesel.

By C. Nika