How Surging $100 Crude Oil and $4,400 Gold Impact Myanmar's Markets — Burmese News Radio

Global energy and commodity markets are experiencing significant price shifts as Brent crude oil rises above $100 per barrel and gold trades near $4,400 per ounce. Copper futures also hold near record highs around $6.76 per pound. Domestically, Myanmar has ended its even-odd vehicle driving rule while retaining weekly fuel quotas per vehicle, as the Thanlyin refinery targets an output of 500,000 tons of fuel products upon restarting operations. Furthermore, satellite data confirms that tin mining at Wa region's Man Maw mine—the world's third-largest tin producer—has restarted, sending nearly 40,000 metric tons of tin ore to China in H1 2026. In international policy, Singapore announced a ministerial salary revision where PM Lawrence Wong will receive S$1.8 million annually and donate the entire raise. #FuelPrice #GoldPrice #CostOfLiving #KyatExchangeRate #MyanmarEconomy #MyanmarBusiness Subscribe and click the notification bell on Burmese News Radio to stay informed on economic trends and commodity prices.