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Call for urgent action to tackle rural oil shortage
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/03/2026
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has called on the government to intervene in support of oil middlemen, known locally as "jobbers", who are struggling to secure supplies from refineries, resulting in a shortage affecting industrial and agricultural sectors, as well as smaller filling stations not affiliated with major retail brands.
Fishermen mull axeing trips
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/03/2026
» SONGKHLA: Fishing boats are gradually returning to shore and may suspend further operations as sharply rising diesel prices drive up costs, raising concerns over possible seafood price hikes and wider economic disruption.
Truckers end Laem Chabang rally, will keep pressing for fuel solutions
Online Reporters, Published on 18/03/2026
» CHON BURI - Transport operators who gathered near Laem Chabang Port on Wednesday have dispersed after staging a symbolic truck convoy to press the government to urgently tackle soaring fuel prices and domestic shortages.
Transport fares capped in line with fuel prices
Online Reporters, Published on 18/03/2026
» The Ministry of Transport has asked operators to maintain current fares while the government continues to cap domestic fuel prices to ease the burden on the public, Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakan said on Wednesday.
Pump prices to rise from today
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/03/2026
» The government will let retail fuel prices rise gradually from today but will heavily subsidise the pump price of standard diesel.
Sugar cane demand poised to rocket
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/03/2026
» The Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB) expects purchases of sugar cane leaves to more than double this year as Thailand reduces its reliance on liquefied natural gas imports, shipments of which have been disrupted by war in the Middle East.
Diesel crisis hits services, everyday life
News, CHAKRAPAN NATANRI, PIYARACH CHONGCHAROEN and PRASIT TANGPRASERT, Published on 18/03/2026
» Panic buying and distribution bottlenecks have triggered diesel shortages, disrupting essential services and daily life across several provinces.
TCC warns of cost of living woes
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/03/2026
» The energy crisis is likely to spark a cost-of-living crisis, with impacts expected in the next one to three months, the Thailand Consumer Council (TCC) said.
Economist signals risk from oil shortages
Somruedi Banchongduang and Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/03/2026
» Thailand faces a heightened risk of oil shortages as the country relies more heavily on imported energy than most of its regional peers, according to the research centre of Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group (KKP).
50-satang hike in diesel price confirmed
Online Reporters, Published on 17/03/2026
» The pump price of diesel, previously capped at 30 baht a litre, will increase by 50 satang on Wednesday, and will continue to rise gradually to 33 baht to reduce the burden of subsidies, authorities said on Tuesday.