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Oil plan presses ahead as E85 exits fuel mix
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 30/01/2026
» Thailand's new National Oil Plan will not be affected by PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc's (OR) decision to discontinue sales of gasohol E85, according to the Department of Energy Business (DOEB).
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.
Cabinet to consider carbon tax next week
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/12/2024
» The Finance Ministry is set to propose a carbon tax for cabinet approval on Dec 11.
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.
Ministry to probe gasohol shortage
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/11/2023
» The Energy Ministry vows to act against oil retailers illegally stockpiling the fuel following complaints about oil being sold out at petrol stations after a state policy to cut the prices of gasohol 91 and gasohol 95.
Cassava specialist UBE forecasts 10% revenue growth
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/11/2023
» Ubon Bio Ethanol Plc (UBE), a manufacturer of cassava-based products, expects its revenue to grow by 10% this year thanks to higher prices of ethanol and flour both domestically and overseas.
Van operators call for CNG price cut
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/11/2023
» Public transport providers that use compressed natural gas (CNG) are demanding the government make a significant cut in the price of this fuel following reductions in diesel and gasoline prices, including the latest decrease of 2.5 baht a litre for gasohol 91.
Ethanol tax incentives mulled
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/03/2023
» The Finance Ministry stands ready to use tax measures to support the use of ethanol to produce bio-ethylene, a major feedstock used for making bio-based polyethylene, says a ministry source who requested anonymity.
Gasohol E20 poised to be primary fuel at stations
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 22/09/2022
» Energy authorities are planning to make gasohol E20 the primary oil fuel at petrol stations in place of gasohol E10, also known as gasohol 91, which will be gradually phased out.
Offo eyes new diesel cap
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/09/2022
» The Oil Fuel Fund Office (Offo) is considering putting a new cap on the domestic diesel price via its subsidy scheme next week, following the recent decline of diesel reference prices in Singapore.