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Petrol station night curfew considered for motorists
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/04/2026
» If the government proceeds with a plan to close petrol stations at night from this week, the move is expected to heighten public awareness of volatile oil supplies and rising prices, which are stoking fears of economic strain, according to an energy industry executive.
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.
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.
Depleted Oil Fuel Fund to apply for loan
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 01/04/2026
» Authorities are preparing to seek a loan from commercial banks to stabilise Thailand's fast-depleting Oil Fuel Fund, following the announcement of the new cabinet under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
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.
Refiners assure oil supply adequate amid panic buying
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 13/03/2026
» Thailand’s oil refiners have sought to allay public concerns by confirming that the country’s oil reserves remain sufficient despite reports of motorists rushing to filling stations in provincial areas.
State steps in as oil rockets to $100
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/03/2026
» Thai energy authorities are preparing to secure loans from commercial banks to shore up the Oil Fuel Fund, which is rapidly running dry as global crude prices surge past US$100 per barrel amid the escalating US-Iran conflict.
Climate pressure spurs Thailand's energy revamp
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/03/2026
» Thailand's clean power supply and energy trade are poised for changes under the draft Power Development Plan (PDP), which will shape the country's electricity landscape from 2026 to 2050.
Local fuel prices capped for 15 days
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/03/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Wednesday that people do not need to stockpile fuel as prices would be capped for the next 15 days.
Oil pipeline rules reformed in bid to increase transport
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 22/01/2026
» The Department of Energy Business (DOEB) is preparing measures to promote oil transport via pipelines by removing legal barriers to the development of oil separation facilities.