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Petroleum law changes put on hold
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/01/2026
» The Department of Mineral Fuels (DMF) has finished drafting amendments to the Petroleum Act to ensure the continuity of petroleum production when licences expire, avoiding delays that can result in expensive electricity bills.
Bombed PTT station to get compensation
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/08/2025
» Insurance companies cannot cite war as a reason for refusing to pay compensation to the owner of a PTT petrol station in Si Sa Ket, which was struck by a Cambodian rocket late last month, says the Office of Insurance Commission (OIC).
Oil price could hammer indebted fuel fund
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/10/2024
» Escalating tensions between Israel and Iran are expected to drive up global crude oil prices, affecting the Oil Fuel Fund Office's (Offo) debt repayment plan, says an official at the Energy Ministry.
PTT believes oil price unlikely to hit $100 a barrel
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 27/01/2022
» Soaring global oil prices are not expected to exceed US$100 per barrel despite worries over supply disruptions caused by conflicts in exporting countries, says national oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc.
Local oil traders prepare for rough market
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/03/2020
» Major local oil traders are bracing for a year of low prices and low demand as the coronavirus pandemic closes airports and shuts down borders, while a feud between Saudi Arabia and Russia is causing prices to plummet globally.
Sontirat plans to avoid oil shortage
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/01/2020
» Energy Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong plans to beef up preventative measures to offset a potential crude oil shortage and the recent jump in oil prices caused by the dispute between the US and Iran last weekend.
Energy Ministry ready for Middle East turmoil
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 15/06/2019
» The Energy Ministry is prepared for tensions in the Middle East after two oil tankers were attacked on Thursday in the Gulf of Oman, with Iran alleged to be the attacker.
BCP crude output to rocket
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 11/07/2018
» SET-listed energy firm Bangchak Corporation Plc (BCP) has announced that its crude oil production will expand by 450% after acquiring a stake of oil fields in Norway.