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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.
OR expands EV services amid oil price volatility
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 01/04/2026
» PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR) is channeling funds into electric vehicle (EV) services to expand its electric mobility business amid rising concerns among motorists over volatile global oil prices.
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.
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.
Authorities consider adjusting diesel ceiling price
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 15/07/2025
» Energy authorities are considering adjusting the ceiling price of diesel at the pump, which has remained unchanged for years despite changes in economic circumstances, says the Oil Fuel Fund Office (Offo).
The next guardians of the sea
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/07/2025
» When Natyada Thuasawad gazes upon the vast sea, she sees assets. A student at Prince of Songkla University, Ms Natyada said the sea is a key source of revenue for Thailand, offering people food and exciting tourist attractions along shorelines and on islands.
Diesel price stays at B32 per litre
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/06/2025
» The domestic diesel price in Thailand will remain unchanged at 32 baht a litre, even though the Israel-Iran conflict has pushed up world oil prices, the Oil Fuel Fund Office (Offo) said on Tuesday.
Thais reassured about oil supplies after strikes on Iran
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 13/06/2025
» Thailand has sufficient oil for 60 days of use as concern over energy supply disruptions grows following Israel’s attacks on Iranian nuclear sites, the Department of Energy Business said on Friday.
Electricity bills reduced for next 4 months
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 30/04/2025
» Household power bills should come down after the Energy Regulatory Commission resolved on Wednesday to reduce electricity tariff from 4.15 baht to 3.98 baht per kilowatt hour (unit) for the next four months, from Thursday .
Quake caused only minor energy glitches
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 02/04/2025
» Electricity generation faced some technical glitches during the March 28 earthquake, but operators managed to keep power transmission uninterrupted, surviving what could be a real test for the nation's power security, says the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).