BANGKOK — Thailand’s fuel shortage crisis is beginning to ease following a series of government interventions aimed at stabilizing supply and distribution, the Department of Energy Business (DOEB) has confirmed. Diesel Shortages Intensify Across Thailand, Pumps Run Dry Deputy director-general Chatchai Khunlohit said the DOEB, together with the Department of Special Investigation and local authorities, […]
BANGKOK — Fuel prices across Thailand surged by six baht per litre on Thursday morning, marking the second increase in three days as the government abandoned costly subsidy programs in response to spiraling global oil prices driven by Middle East tensions. Thai Oil Crisis Eases After Government Intervention The price hike, effective from 5am, applies […]
BANGKOK – The government will introduce targeted fuel subsidies for the transport sector starting April 1, Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has confirmed, as operators grapple with mounting costs and prepare to implement freight rate increases. Thai Trucking Industry to Increase Freight Rates by 10% Starting April 1 Mr Phiphat, who also serves as deputy prime […]
CHONBURI — An undertaker in Chonburi province was compelled to transport a coffin containing a deceased person to a petrol station in order to purchase diesel for a cremation, after staff refused to sell fuel in containers under anti-hoarding restrictions. Thai Government to Roll Out Fuel Relief Measures from April 1 Preecha, the undertaker, explained […]
BANGKOK — The government has confirmed there are sufficient fuel supplies to meet demand during the upcoming Songkran holiday, as authorities intensify nationwide distribution and monitoring efforts to ease public concerns over possible shortages during one of Thailand’s busiest travel periods, the Bangkok Post reported. Thai Government to Roll Out Fuel Relief Measures from April […]
BANGKOK — The Department of Special Investigation is probing the mysterious disappearance of approximately 57 million litres of fuel oil during sea transport from a refinery to oil depots in the southern province of Surat Thani, Justice Minister Rutthapon Naowarat announced today. Diesel Prices Rise Again, Bus Fares Set to Increase A total of 217 […]
BANGKOK — The Department of Special Investigation will summon PC Siam Petroleum in Surat Thani to clarify allegations of oil hoarding, with the case potentially being designated as a special case under DSI jurisdiction, the Bangkok Post reported. Authorities Probe Mystery Loss of 57 Million Litres of Fuel in Surat Thani A task force led […]
BANGKOK — Diesel prices rose another 2.80 baht per litre at 5am on Sunday as the state Oil Fuel Fund further reduced its subsidy on the fuel, marking the latest in a series of increases that have pushed prices steadily higher. DSI to Summon PC Siam Petroleum Over Alleged Oil Hoarding in Surat Thani The […]
BANGKOK — The amount of fuel oil that has gone missing at sea could be more than 57 million litres, and it was off-loaded from oil tankers onto smaller vessels over 96 trips, Justice Minister Rutthapon Naowarat said today. Authorities Probe Mystery Loss of 57 Million Litres of Fuel in Surat Thani The minister did […]
BANGKOK — In a sweeping bid to curb national energy consumption amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the Thai government will mandate the overnight closure of all petrol stations starting April 20, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced today. Missing 57 Million Litres of Fuel Off-Loaded at Sea, Justice Minister Says The new operating […]