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Epac cuts ex-refinery prices by 2 baht per litres
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/04/2026
» The Energy Policy Administration Committee (Epac) has resolved to reduce ex-refinery prices by 2 baht per litre, a move expected to lower domestic diesel prices by 2.14 baht per litre by this Friday.
Call for jet fuel tax break as costs soar
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/04/2026
» Bangkok Aviation Fuel Services Plc (BAFS), Thailand's sole jet refuelling provider, has called on the government to exempt jet fuel from the excise tax of 4.72 baht per litre, warning the levy undermines the country's aviation competitiveness.
Huge loan needed to finance fuel subsidies
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/04/2026
» Thailand's Oil Fuel Fund is seeking a loan of up to 150 billion baht to stabilise its finances and continue subsidising domestic fuel prices as global diesel costs soar, according to Prasert Sinsukprasert, energy permanent secretary.
Oil refineries in the spotlight
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/04/2026
» A proposal for the government to intervene in oil refinery costs and profits was not included as one of the seven measures recently unveiled to ease the consumer impact of surging global crude oil prices.
Calls grow to control oil refinery pricing
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 31/03/2026
» Democrat list-MP Korn Chatikavanij has called on the government to step in and regulate the gross refinery margin (GRM) set by oil refinery operators, arguing that intervention is necessary to ease financial pressure on households and businesses as global crude oil prices soar.
Petroleum and Energy Institute of Thailand denies oil refineries profiting from war
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 27/03/2026
» The Petroleum and Energy Institute of Thailand (PTIT) has denied an allegation that oil refineries are reaping a profit following a surge in their gross refinery margin (GRM) during the Mideast conflict, which is driving up domestic oil prices.
Coal units restarted to curb electricity costs
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/03/2026
» The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has ordered the restart of two decommissioned units at the Mae Moh coal-fired power plant in a bid to contain rising electricity bills.
Ethanol output cranked up to meet E20 demand
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/03/2026
» Ethanol manufacturers are increasing production to serve growing demand for gasohol E20, aligning with the government's efforts to reduce Thailand's reliance on oil imports.
Penalties vowed for gas gouging
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/03/2026
» Caretaker energy minister Auttapol Rerkpiboon has vowed to take action against petrol station operators who charge prices that exceed government-regulated, subsidised levels, while pledging to intensify efforts to ensure smooth oil distribution nationwide.
Higher power prices prompts push for solar
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 19/03/2026
» Small businesses and households are being urged to reduce their reliance on the state electricity grid and adopt solar power solutions, as global energy price volatility threatens to drive up costs, despite Thailand's capped power tariffs, according to solar firms.