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Surge in demand for jet fuel during first 5 months
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/07/2025
» Jet fuel led energy consumption in Thailand from January to May this year, with usage increasing by 12.3% year-on-year over the first five months of 2024, surpassing demand for other fuels in the transport and manufacturing sectors, said the Department of Energy Business.
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.
Fuel consumption up in line with GDP last year
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/02/2025
» Fuel consumption rose by 2.1% last year to 155.4 million litres per day (MLD), in line with estimated GDP growth of 2.6-2.7%, which was driven by tourism-related businesses, says the Department of Energy Business.
Travel demand benefits BAFS
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/09/2024
» Thailand's aviation industry is poised for continued growth, driven by increasing travel and rising demand for jet fuel, according to Bangkok Aviation Fuel Services Plc (BAFS).
Solutions sought for huge oil fund debt
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/09/2024
» Regulating oil and gas prices by offering subsidies from the Oil Fuel Fund for five years has left the Oil Fuel Fund Office (Offo) with huge losses and substantial debt.
Call to educate public over nuclear push
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 30/07/2024
» A new public perception of nuclear technology in the power sector is needed and crucial for the Energy Ministry's efforts to push for small modular reactor (SMR) projects in the 2024 power development plan, say energy and nuclear technology experts.
Fuel consumption decreases 0.4%
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/07/2024
» Thailand's total fuel consumption dipped by 0.4% year-on-year to 157.1 million litres per day (MLD) between January and May, attributed to higher energy prices and the country's economic slowdown, says the Department of Energy Business.
OR upbeat on prospects for rest of the year
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 24/05/2024
» PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR) remains optimistic about a better business performance during the remainder of this year, driven by growing tourism despite a drop in revenue for the energy business during the first quarter.
Domestic oil demand set to rise this year
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 29/02/2024
» Demand for refined oil, especially jet fuel, in Thailand is expected to grow this year despite a projection of slow economic growth, says Thai Oil Plc, the country's largest oil refinery by capacity.
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.