Diesel price. Cruise leaves passengers in Cambodia

A long-duration cruise company suspended operations, leaving passengers stranded in Cambodia due to rising fuel costs. Vila Vie Residences, based in the US, cited extraordinary increases in fuel prices as the reason for the suspension. The monthly fuel cost per cabin surged from $1,800 to an estimated $6,000-$8,000 in Asia. The company is now focused on supporting residents and crew while restructuring over the next 60 days. Passengers were informed they had to disembark within hours, expressing disbelief and heartbreak over the situation. The company is coordinating disembarkation and temporary housing solutions, but no guarantees are provided.