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Three-phase fuel crisis contingency plan announced
Online Reporters, Published on 31/03/2026
» The government has announced a three-phase contingency plan to cope with a potential full-scale energy crisis, including fuel rationing and limited operating hours for petrol stations and shopping malls, should the war in the Middle East lead to the closure of two crucial maritime chokepoints.
Oil checks in seven provinces find ‘no irregularities’
Online Reporters, Published on 27/03/2026
» Inspections of oil depots and petrol stations in seven provinces have found no irregularities in fuel supply or distribution, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) said on Friday.
Cabinet approves measures to ease fuel cost impact
Online Reporters, Published on 26/03/2026
» The caretaker cabinet on Thursday approved a series of measures aimed at easing the impact of soaring fuel prices on households and businesses, ranging from welfare card top-ups to soft loans for small businesses.
Ex-energy minister denounces fuel hike ‘robbery’
Online Reporters, Published on 26/03/2026
» Former energy minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga has lashed out at the government over the sharp increase in retail fuel prices, describing the move as “robbery” after authorities approved a reduction in subsidies.
Democrats’ Korn slams ‘stealth’ diesel hike
Online Reporters, Published on 26/03/2026
» Democrat Party deputy leader Korn Chatikavanij has strongly criticised the government for what he described as a covert increase in diesel prices, warning that continued policy missteps could push prices to as high as 50 baht per litre.
Thai fuel prices soar by six baht a litre
Online Reporters, Published on 26/03/2026
» Retail petrol and diesel prices in Thailand soared by six baht per litre on Thursday morning after the government abandoned costly attempts to cap them.
Consumer product prices capped but fuel costs will rise
Online Reporters, Published on 24/03/2026
» The government is capping prices of essential consumer products while confirming that there is enough fuel for vehicles and electricity generation, but their prices will have to rise due to increasing costs in global markets.
Truckers end Laem Chabang rally, will keep pressing for fuel solutions
Online Reporters, Published on 18/03/2026
» CHON BURI - Transport operators who gathered near Laem Chabang Port on Wednesday have dispersed after staging a symbolic truck convoy to press the government to urgently tackle soaring fuel prices and domestic shortages.
Truckers plan protest at Laem Chabang port
Online Reporters, Published on 17/03/2026
» Eastern transport operators plan to stage a truck rally at Laem Chabang port in Chon Buri on Wednesday, calling on the government to address surging logistics costs driven by rising fuel prices and supply shortages.
Pump prices will start to rise on Wednesday
Online Reporters, Published on 17/03/2026
» The government will let retail fuel prices rise gradually from Wednesday but will heavily subsidise the pump price of standard diesel.