With millions of South Koreans set to hit the road this week during a three-day public holiday, the government is extending fuel-price caps, cushioning households from an energy shock that has pushed global oil prices above $100 a barrel.
Source: [Bloomberg Markets](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-22/south-korea-keeps-fuel-cheap-for-holidays-as-fiscal-cost-mounts)