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Oil plan presses ahead as E85 exits fuel mix
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 30/01/2026
» Thailand's new National Oil Plan will not be affected by PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc's (OR) decision to discontinue sales of gasohol E85, according to the Department of Energy Business (DOEB).
Demand shifts result in national oil plan rejig
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/12/2025
» The new national oil plan (NOP), which maps out long-term oil usage for the country, is expected to have several revisions as a result of projected shifts in global oil demand, the popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) and data centres, says the Department of Energy Business (DOEB).
Thai fuel prices unchanged despite tax hike
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/05/2025
» Retail prices of fuel remain unchanged in Thailand despite a decision to increase the fuel excise tax by 15%, according to Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga.
Fuel consumption climbs 2.8% in January
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 19/03/2025
» Fuel consumption in Thailand increased by 2.8% year-on-year in January in line with economic growth, driven by tourism and government stimulus measures, says Sarawut Kaewtathip, director-general of the Department of Energy Business.
Biofuels to spur investments of B114bn
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 28/06/2024
» Biofuels, including gasohol and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), are expected to help generate new investment worth 114 billion baht in the oil business over the next 13 years as Thailand shifts towards cleaner fuels, according to a revised national oil plan.
More fuel subsidies ready to launch
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 27/01/2024
» Energy authorities are planning more subsidies for gasohol prices by using money from the state Oil Fuel Fund after the ongoing subsidy programme ends on Jan 31.
Ubon Bio Ethanol branches out to functional food
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 13/01/2024
» Two years after listing on the Stock Exchange of Thailand, Ubon Bio Ethanol Plc (UBE) is eager to craft a new image for the company as a functional food maker.
Ministry to probe gasohol shortage
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/11/2023
» The Energy Ministry vows to act against oil retailers illegally stockpiling the fuel following complaints about oil being sold out at petrol stations after a state policy to cut the prices of gasohol 91 and gasohol 95.
Cassava specialist UBE forecasts 10% revenue growth
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/11/2023
» Ubon Bio Ethanol Plc (UBE), a manufacturer of cassava-based products, expects its revenue to grow by 10% this year thanks to higher prices of ethanol and flour both domestically and overseas.
Van operators call for CNG price cut
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/11/2023
» Public transport providers that use compressed natural gas (CNG) are demanding the government make a significant cut in the price of this fuel following reductions in diesel and gasoline prices, including the latest decrease of 2.5 baht a litre for gasohol 91.