Gia Lai is one of the key agricultural production areas of the Central Highlands region, with large areas planted with coffee, pepper, durian, bananas...
People's production activities depend heavily on gasoline and oil to operate irrigation pumps, tractors, and means of transporting agricultural products. Responding to fluctuations in the gasoline and oil market, Gia Lai people have proactively applied many flexible solutions to reduce fuel costs and maintain stable production.
At this time, many communes such as Chu Se, Ia Ko, Chu Puh, Chu Prong, Ia Grai, Ia Hrung... in the province are entering the irrigation season for coffee and durian, two key crops that bring in the main income for farmers.
Mr. Pham Manh - residing in Ia Hrung commune said: "Instead of irrigating water in the traditional way with large amounts of water as before, I irrigate cyclically, pump water with a beaker, combined with observing soil moisture, helping crops still grow well but significantly reducing the operating time of the pump, thereby saving the amount of gasoline and oil used.
Many households also proactively dig more drilled wells, taking advantage of existing ponds and lakes to store water for irrigation. Proactively managing water sources near fields helps reduce the pumping distance and limit the operating time of machinery.
Thanks to this, the amount of fuel consumed for agricultural production is significantly reduced, and at the same time helps people be more proactive in drought periods," Mr. Manh shared.
Gia Lai farmers also prioritize using gasoline and oil for essential equipment. Machines that consume a lot of fuel such as generators or agricultural tractors are restricted from operating when not really necessary. The amount of gasoline and oil is prioritized for pumps to serve watering for coffee and durian gardens.
Many farming households said that adjusting the habit of using machinery and saving fuel is gradually becoming a long-term solution, helping to reduce production costs and improve economic efficiency.
Meanwhile, according to Mr. Le Hong Ha - Head of Gia Lai Provincial Market Management Sub-Department, gasoline and oil business activities in the area are still basically stable. Gas stations still maintain retail sales and fully serve vehicles such as motorbikes and cars of people.
However, in some areas, the sale of gasoline and oil through cans or drums has been temporarily suspended to strengthen control of business activities and avoid risks in the process of storage and transportation.
Despite adjustments in some forms of sales, people still use means of daily life as usual.
For special vehicles serving public tasks such as vehicles of the Fire and Rescue Police force, gas stations always prioritize providing sufficient fuel to ensure readiness to perform tasks, contributing to maintaining security, order and social safety in the area.
