I think still no serious problem for most reading this, but for Thais, especially low income Thais, this will certainly come as major sticker shock. According to government sources fuel will be readily available - if you can afford it.
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Pattaya Gas Stations Buzz as Drivers Rush to Refuel Ahead of 6-Baht-per-Litre Fuel Price Hike Effective March 26th
By Adam Judd
March 26 2026
Long queues formed at petrol stations across Pattaya today as motorists and motorcyclists hurried to fill up their tanks before a sharp nationwide fuel price increase takes effect Thursday, March 26.
The Oil Fuel Fund Management Committee (กบน.) announced on March 25th that it had approved a reduction in fuel subsidies for both diesel and petrol groups. As a result, retail prices for all fuel types will rise by 6 baht per litre starting at 5:00 a.m. on March 26, 2026.
The main reason for the hike is escalating tensions in the Middle East, which have driven global oil prices steadily higher. This has significantly increased costs in the Singapore market and placed heavy pressure on Thailand’s Oil Fuel Fund, which has been covering large daily subsidy burdens.
The announcement triggered an immediate surge in demand in Pattaya, Chonburi province. Residents and tourists alike flocked to major petrol stations throughout the city, creating unusually busy scenes with vehicles lining up for fuel. Many stations saw queues spilling out onto surrounding roads, causing noticeable traffic slowdowns in the area. Station staff worked at full capacity to handle the sudden rush.
Mr. Rachan Songsee, a 26-year-old Pattaya resident, told reporters he decided to refuel immediately after hearing the news. “The price increase will directly affect my cost of living and daily travel expenses, especially since I rely on my vehicle for work. When I heard it would go up by 6 baht, I came out right away to save money in advance. But so many people had the same idea, the queues are huge. If prices keep rising like this, it’s going to be very hard for ordinary people to cope,” he said.
Local observers noted that the atmosphere in Pattaya, normally lively due to tourism, became even more energetic today as the pre-hike rush added to the usual hustle and bustle.
The price adjustment is expected to impact transportation costs, logistics, and the overall cost of living, particularly for those who depend on vehicles for their livelihood.
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Fuel prices to rise by Bt6 a litre as war drives oil surge, says Oil Fuel Fund board
by THE NATION
March 25, 2026
Thailand will raise all retail fuel prices by 6 baht a litre on March 26 as Middle East tensions push up global oil costs and deepen the Oil Fuel Fund deficit.
On Wednesday (March 25), the Oil Fuel Fund Management Committee approved a reduction in fuel price subsidies for diesel and the petrol group, resulting in a 6-baht-per-litre increase in retail prices for all fuel types from tomorrow (March 26).
The price adjustment follows escalating tensions in the Middle East, which have driven oil prices steadily higher. Diesel prices in the Singapore market have surged sharply from US$198.20 a barrel on March 23 to US$242.91 a barrel, according to the committee.
The situation has also severely affected the liquidity of the Oil Fuel Fund, which is now bearing compensation costs of around 2.59 billion baht a day, or about 80.34 billion baht a month.
The committee said there was an urgent need to reduce the burden in order to preserve the fund’s liquidity and maintain long-term price stability amid continued volatility in the global oil market.
Apart from cost pressures, the rise is also aimed at bringing domestic prices more in line with those in neighbouring countries. Malaysia, for example, has already increased diesel prices from 32.40 baht per litre on March 16 to 39.54 baht per litre.
Keeping domestic prices too low would create incentives for fuel smuggling across borders and stockpiling for speculative gain, the committee said. It added that this latest adjustment would help curb such practices and prevent national resources from leaking to groups seeking illicit profit.
However, the committee said the government had prepared measures to ease the impact on people’s living costs as much as possible. These include support for vulnerable groups, public transport operators, farmers, fishermen, state contractors, and industrial and service businesses.
“At a time when the country’s energy security remains volatile, the Oil Fuel Fund Management Committee asks for cooperation from the public in understanding this difficult situation and in adjusting energy consumption habits to use energy wisely, only when necessary, and as efficiently as possible,” the committee said.
“The result will not only help reduce the direct burden on your own household expenses, but also lessen the burden on the country and strengthen the Oil Fuel Fund so that it can continue to support all citizens sustainably in the future.”
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Fuel prices at petrol stations soar by six baht a litre Thursday morning
March 26, 2026
Retail petrol and diesel prices soar by six baht per litre on Thursday morning due to subsidy reduction by the state Oil Fuel Fund Executive Committee on Wednesday.
The sharp price rise resulted from the committee’s resolution to cut subsidies for diesel and petrol prices. The price increase took effect at 5am on Thursday.
At PTT petrol stations, prices increased to 38.94 baht a litre for high-speed diesel, 54.64 baht for B7premium diesel, 40.68 baht for gasohol 91 petrol, 41.05 baht for gasohol 95, 36.05 baht for gasohol E20, 32.79 for gasohol E85, 52.04 baht for gasohol 95 premium and 49.64 baht for gasoline 95.
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Re: Major fuel price increase
6 baht. What's that, 20% ?Gaybutton wrote: ↑Thu Mar 26, 2026 6:24 am I think still no serious problem for most reading this, but for Thais, especially low income Thais, this will certainly come as major sticker shock. According to government sources fuel will be readily available - if you can afford it.
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Pattaya Gas Stations Buzz as Drivers Rush to Refuel Ahead of 6-Baht-per-Litre Fuel Price Hike Effective March 26th
I would suggest that the average Thai driver could recover almost all that that by driving more carefully. Less hard acceleration and hard braking. Cut speeds slightly on the motorway.
Turn the engine off when parked. Too many fail to do that. Including some pickups selling fruit. They might park in a location for 20 minutes or more, leaving the engine running. As far as I can tell, the only reason is so the driver can benefit from aircon. Whilst the young guy in the back is sat there breathing in all the diesel fumes.
Occasionally walking somewhere would also do no harm.
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You are, of course, correct about all of your suggestions, but probably not very realistic if you expect much of it to actually happen. We're talking about people driving who have never had any kind of driver education whatsoever and are unlikely to even be aware of fuel saving techniques. A great many don't even maintain their vehicles properly, let alone drive them properly.
If the government would spend some money on a media blitz instructing people about how to effectively save fuel, that would be great, but I don't expect that to happen either.
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Thailand's special Cabinet approves 7-step oil crisis relief
by THE NATION
March 26, 2026
Lavaron Sangsnit, Permanent Secretary for Finance, said the special Cabinet meeting on March 25, chaired by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Finance Minister, had approved in principle the proposal put forward by the Finance Ministry.
He said these were necessary measures that needed to be implemented urgently and would deliver the greatest benefit to the public.
The seven measures are as follows:
* The Finance Ministry will review a possible reduction in excise tax rates, including how much they should be cut and for how long, as appropriate. The ministry will work out the details and discuss them with the Election Commission of Thailand.
* Measures to support vulnerable groups will use the state welfare card mechanism, with THB1.3 billion from the central budget. Approval was also given today to top up state welfare card holders. Normally, the monthly allowance for consumer goods is THB300 per person. During this period, it will be increased by THB100 to THB400 per person. As the government is in a caretaker capacity, the measure will initially apply for only one month. Once a full government is in place, the situation will be assessed closely before a decision is made on whether to extend the measure. This measure will also have to be submitted to the Election Commission of Thailand.
* Measures will be introduced to help groups affected by rising oil prices, namely the transport sector, including truck operators, bus operators and motorcycle taxi riders.
* Assistance will also be provided to the agricultural sector. At the outset, the government believes the fastest impact on farmers will be fertiliser costs. It will therefore look at the Green Flag project and support for low-cost fertiliser. Details will be worked out to help reduce costs, alongside support for the use of alternative or organic fertiliser to reduce reliance on imports.
* Fishermen will also receive support through access to B20 fuel, which is expected to cost about THB5-THB6 less per litre than regular fuel. This is expected to help the fishing sector.
* Support will also be provided to contractors with the state. During a period when industrial operators or related businesses face disruptions because they do not have enough fuel to run machinery, project delivery may be delayed. The government will therefore extend work inspection and acceptance periods. If delays are prolonged, penalties may apply, but the government will consider how relief can be granted. Another measure that would help ease the burden on contractors is to speed up payment of contract price-adjustment compensation, known in Thailand as K-factor compensation.
* Measures will also be introduced to help SMEs. Government Savings Bank has prepared THB10 billion in soft loans to strengthen liquidity for operators, especially small businesses across the supply chain. Further details will be announced later by the bank.
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by THE NATION
March 26, 2026
Lavaron Sangsnit, Permanent Secretary for Finance, said the special Cabinet meeting on March 25, chaired by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Finance Minister, had approved in principle the proposal put forward by the Finance Ministry.
He said these were necessary measures that needed to be implemented urgently and would deliver the greatest benefit to the public.
The seven measures are as follows:
* The Finance Ministry will review a possible reduction in excise tax rates, including how much they should be cut and for how long, as appropriate. The ministry will work out the details and discuss them with the Election Commission of Thailand.
* Measures to support vulnerable groups will use the state welfare card mechanism, with THB1.3 billion from the central budget. Approval was also given today to top up state welfare card holders. Normally, the monthly allowance for consumer goods is THB300 per person. During this period, it will be increased by THB100 to THB400 per person. As the government is in a caretaker capacity, the measure will initially apply for only one month. Once a full government is in place, the situation will be assessed closely before a decision is made on whether to extend the measure. This measure will also have to be submitted to the Election Commission of Thailand.
* Measures will be introduced to help groups affected by rising oil prices, namely the transport sector, including truck operators, bus operators and motorcycle taxi riders.
* Assistance will also be provided to the agricultural sector. At the outset, the government believes the fastest impact on farmers will be fertiliser costs. It will therefore look at the Green Flag project and support for low-cost fertiliser. Details will be worked out to help reduce costs, alongside support for the use of alternative or organic fertiliser to reduce reliance on imports.
* Fishermen will also receive support through access to B20 fuel, which is expected to cost about THB5-THB6 less per litre than regular fuel. This is expected to help the fishing sector.
* Support will also be provided to contractors with the state. During a period when industrial operators or related businesses face disruptions because they do not have enough fuel to run machinery, project delivery may be delayed. The government will therefore extend work inspection and acceptance periods. If delays are prolonged, penalties may apply, but the government will consider how relief can be granted. Another measure that would help ease the burden on contractors is to speed up payment of contract price-adjustment compensation, known in Thailand as K-factor compensation.
* Measures will also be introduced to help SMEs. Government Savings Bank has prepared THB10 billion in soft loans to strengthen liquidity for operators, especially small businesses across the supply chain. Further details will be announced later by the bank.
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Bangkok Airways to raise domestic airfares by up to 20%
by Narumon Kasemsuk
March 28, 2026
SET-listed Bangkok Airways plans to increase domestic airfares by 15-20% from April 1 to counter rising fuel costs and a 3% decline in second-quarter forward bookings, and may negotiate with the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) to extend the airfare ceiling if operating costs continue to soar.
Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, president of the airline, said in 2025 fuel costs accounted for 16% of total expenses, which amounted to 20.7 billion baht. The war in the Middle East has caused a surge in jet fuel prices, meaning fuel costs could account for 20% of expenses this year, he said.
In 2025, Bangkok Airways earned 26.1 billion baht in revenue and 3.58 billion baht in net profit, down 3.4% year-on-year.
The airline hedged fuel prices at US$80-90 per barrel for 30% of its needs, helping to mitigate the war's impact to some extent, although it could not fully absorb the higher costs, Mr Puttipong said.
In addition to fare hikes, the airline has gradually raised fuel surcharges on international routes.
According to the International Air Transport Association, weekly average jet fuel prices ending on March 20 surged by 106% from the previous month's average.
He said if Middle East tensions escalate further and interfere with operations, the airline may consider two additional measures: reducing routes or frequencies on underperforming sectors and negotiating with CAAT to extend domestic airfare caps.
Airfares for full-service airlines are capped at 13 baht per kilometre, while low-cost carriers are capped at 9.4 baht per km.
Some routes are already approaching the ceiling, such as Bangkok-Samui and Bangkok-Phuket, said Mr Puttipong.
Before the Gulf conflict erupted, the airline set a cautious target for 2026, projecting an average load factor of 80%.
Passenger numbers and flights are forecast to remain unchanged from last year at 4.3 million and 48,000, respectively.
The fleet size is expected to remain at roughly 25 jets, with only two aircraft deliveries confirmed for the end of this year.
He said the airline learned from the pandemic that rapid expansion is difficult to reverse during a crisis. The current situation may prompt a further revision of targets this year.
As of March 16, forward bookings between April and September gained 1% year-on-year, although the second quarter posted a 3% decline, mainly on international routes.
In April, forward bookings for flights at Samui airport fell by 4%, with domestic flights down 19% and international flights dipping 10%.
Mr Puttipong said the continued suspension of operations by Middle Eastern carriers would also hurt Bangkok Air Catering, as they are its main clients.
Bangkok Air Catering posted revenue growth last year of 19% to 1.29 billion baht, serving more than 7.19 million meals to 31 airlines.
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by Narumon Kasemsuk
March 28, 2026
SET-listed Bangkok Airways plans to increase domestic airfares by 15-20% from April 1 to counter rising fuel costs and a 3% decline in second-quarter forward bookings, and may negotiate with the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) to extend the airfare ceiling if operating costs continue to soar.
Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, president of the airline, said in 2025 fuel costs accounted for 16% of total expenses, which amounted to 20.7 billion baht. The war in the Middle East has caused a surge in jet fuel prices, meaning fuel costs could account for 20% of expenses this year, he said.
In 2025, Bangkok Airways earned 26.1 billion baht in revenue and 3.58 billion baht in net profit, down 3.4% year-on-year.
The airline hedged fuel prices at US$80-90 per barrel for 30% of its needs, helping to mitigate the war's impact to some extent, although it could not fully absorb the higher costs, Mr Puttipong said.
In addition to fare hikes, the airline has gradually raised fuel surcharges on international routes.
According to the International Air Transport Association, weekly average jet fuel prices ending on March 20 surged by 106% from the previous month's average.
He said if Middle East tensions escalate further and interfere with operations, the airline may consider two additional measures: reducing routes or frequencies on underperforming sectors and negotiating with CAAT to extend domestic airfare caps.
Airfares for full-service airlines are capped at 13 baht per kilometre, while low-cost carriers are capped at 9.4 baht per km.
Some routes are already approaching the ceiling, such as Bangkok-Samui and Bangkok-Phuket, said Mr Puttipong.
Before the Gulf conflict erupted, the airline set a cautious target for 2026, projecting an average load factor of 80%.
Passenger numbers and flights are forecast to remain unchanged from last year at 4.3 million and 48,000, respectively.
The fleet size is expected to remain at roughly 25 jets, with only two aircraft deliveries confirmed for the end of this year.
He said the airline learned from the pandemic that rapid expansion is difficult to reverse during a crisis. The current situation may prompt a further revision of targets this year.
As of March 16, forward bookings between April and September gained 1% year-on-year, although the second quarter posted a 3% decline, mainly on international routes.
In April, forward bookings for flights at Samui airport fell by 4%, with domestic flights down 19% and international flights dipping 10%.
Mr Puttipong said the continued suspension of operations by Middle Eastern carriers would also hurt Bangkok Air Catering, as they are its main clients.
Bangkok Air Catering posted revenue growth last year of 19% to 1.29 billion baht, serving more than 7.19 million meals to 31 airlines.
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Anutin apologises for fuel mismanagement
Ending price caps should curb smuggling, says PM, promising drivers a worry-free Songkran
March 28, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has apologised for fuel mismanagement in Thailand, saying the disruptions caused by the Middle East war have lasted longer than expected.
Ending price caps at the pumps will help prevent oil smuggling to neighbouring countries and ease shortages, Mr Anutin said at a press conference at Government House in Bangkok on Saturday to discuss conditions after one month of conflict in the Middle East.
On Wednesday night, Thais were shocked by a six-baht per litre price hike after the government abandoned costly attempts to cap prices. The announcement by the state Oil Fuel Fund triggered a rush by drivers to fill up before the new prices took effect at 5 am Thursday, causing long queues at service stations nationwide.
The government faced widespread criticism over the sudden increase. While the Oil Fuel Fund Office later defended the sharp rise as the result of several factors, Mr Anutin had remained silent on the decision until Saturday.
“I apologise to people for the chaos caused by the management of the fuel situation,” he said while bowing before the press.
In the first 15 days after the US-Israel war against Iran began on Feb 28, the government tried to cap fuel prices to ease the burden on the public, estimating the war would not last long.
The oil fund spent 20 billion baht subsidising prices in the first three weeks of the war, and once the daily subsidy cost reached 2 billion baht it became unsustainable.
“Now the situation has changed and is unlikely to end soon, so the government has had to adjust its measures, focusing on vulnerable groups such as low-income workers, farmers and (transport) operators,” Mr Anutin said.
He explained that ending the price-cap does not mean fully floating prices, but rather reducing the subsidy rate — from 24 baht per litre to 16 baht. This would better reflect global market conditions and align more closely with neighbouring countries.
The change will prevent subsidised Thai fuel from being smuggled across borders for profit and stop hoarding for resale to the industrial sector, he said.
He added that fuel shortages at petrol stations nationwide have eased, citing government measures to increase delivery rounds, inject reserves into the system and strictly enforce anti-hoarding laws.
As well, he said, an agreement negotiated with Iran to allow Thai oil vessels safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz would alleviate concerns over fuel imports.
Fuel demand up 22%
With a refining capacity of 77 million litres per day, Thailand has more than enough supply to meet its average fuel consumption of 67 million litres, but recent panic buying has pushed daily demand up to 82 million litres — 22% above the average, said Mr Anutin.
The government is seeking public cooperation to curb that excess demand of about 15 million litres per day, which he said has been largely driven by public concern. With prudent consumption, any surplus can be added to reserves, ensuring sufficient stockpiles regardless of how long the Mideast conflict lasts.
Meanwhile, provincial governors have been instructed to manage supplies rigorously, especially along main routes during the upcoming Songkran holiday next month.
“People can be assured of having enough fuel for travel back to their hometowns,” Mr Anutin said.
He noted that Thai fuel prices remain lower than in Malaysia, Vietnam and Laos, and urged people to adjust their way of living to get through the situation together.
‘Save one litre a day’
Mr Anutin said Thailand has around 10 million households, and if each one reduces fuel consumption by just one litre per day — regardless of fuel type — the country would cut usage by up to 10 million litres daily. This would in turn reduce imports or increase national reserves by the same amount.
Such savings would also ease the government’s subsidy burden, currently averaging 20 baht per litre, potentially cutting oil fund compensation by 200 million baht per day. With fuel at an average price of 40 baht per litre, households would collectively save about 400 million baht daily.
The government plans to redirect these savings into the Khon La Khrueng Plus co-payment scheme to help reduce living costs and stimulate the economy immediately, he added.
At the same event, Mr Anutin also confirmed that the list of cabinet ministers would be submitted for royal endorsement on Monday, saying all qualification issues have been resolved and a new government will be in place next week.
Once sworn in, he said, the government will coordinate with the Speaker of Parliament to deliver its policy statement and begin working to address global crises as soon as possible.
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Ending price caps should curb smuggling, says PM, promising drivers a worry-free Songkran
March 28, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has apologised for fuel mismanagement in Thailand, saying the disruptions caused by the Middle East war have lasted longer than expected.
Ending price caps at the pumps will help prevent oil smuggling to neighbouring countries and ease shortages, Mr Anutin said at a press conference at Government House in Bangkok on Saturday to discuss conditions after one month of conflict in the Middle East.
On Wednesday night, Thais were shocked by a six-baht per litre price hike after the government abandoned costly attempts to cap prices. The announcement by the state Oil Fuel Fund triggered a rush by drivers to fill up before the new prices took effect at 5 am Thursday, causing long queues at service stations nationwide.
The government faced widespread criticism over the sudden increase. While the Oil Fuel Fund Office later defended the sharp rise as the result of several factors, Mr Anutin had remained silent on the decision until Saturday.
“I apologise to people for the chaos caused by the management of the fuel situation,” he said while bowing before the press.
In the first 15 days after the US-Israel war against Iran began on Feb 28, the government tried to cap fuel prices to ease the burden on the public, estimating the war would not last long.
The oil fund spent 20 billion baht subsidising prices in the first three weeks of the war, and once the daily subsidy cost reached 2 billion baht it became unsustainable.
“Now the situation has changed and is unlikely to end soon, so the government has had to adjust its measures, focusing on vulnerable groups such as low-income workers, farmers and (transport) operators,” Mr Anutin said.
He explained that ending the price-cap does not mean fully floating prices, but rather reducing the subsidy rate — from 24 baht per litre to 16 baht. This would better reflect global market conditions and align more closely with neighbouring countries.
The change will prevent subsidised Thai fuel from being smuggled across borders for profit and stop hoarding for resale to the industrial sector, he said.
He added that fuel shortages at petrol stations nationwide have eased, citing government measures to increase delivery rounds, inject reserves into the system and strictly enforce anti-hoarding laws.
As well, he said, an agreement negotiated with Iran to allow Thai oil vessels safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz would alleviate concerns over fuel imports.
Fuel demand up 22%
With a refining capacity of 77 million litres per day, Thailand has more than enough supply to meet its average fuel consumption of 67 million litres, but recent panic buying has pushed daily demand up to 82 million litres — 22% above the average, said Mr Anutin.
The government is seeking public cooperation to curb that excess demand of about 15 million litres per day, which he said has been largely driven by public concern. With prudent consumption, any surplus can be added to reserves, ensuring sufficient stockpiles regardless of how long the Mideast conflict lasts.
Meanwhile, provincial governors have been instructed to manage supplies rigorously, especially along main routes during the upcoming Songkran holiday next month.
“People can be assured of having enough fuel for travel back to their hometowns,” Mr Anutin said.
He noted that Thai fuel prices remain lower than in Malaysia, Vietnam and Laos, and urged people to adjust their way of living to get through the situation together.
‘Save one litre a day’
Mr Anutin said Thailand has around 10 million households, and if each one reduces fuel consumption by just one litre per day — regardless of fuel type — the country would cut usage by up to 10 million litres daily. This would in turn reduce imports or increase national reserves by the same amount.
Such savings would also ease the government’s subsidy burden, currently averaging 20 baht per litre, potentially cutting oil fund compensation by 200 million baht per day. With fuel at an average price of 40 baht per litre, households would collectively save about 400 million baht daily.
The government plans to redirect these savings into the Khon La Khrueng Plus co-payment scheme to help reduce living costs and stimulate the economy immediately, he added.
At the same event, Mr Anutin also confirmed that the list of cabinet ministers would be submitted for royal endorsement on Monday, saying all qualification issues have been resolved and a new government will be in place next week.
Once sworn in, he said, the government will coordinate with the Speaker of Parliament to deliver its policy statement and begin working to address global crises as soon as possible.
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Pump prices hit all-time high
March 31, 2026
Pump prices for diesel and petrol hit an all-time high on Tuesday after the latest announcement on fuel subsidies by the Office of the Oil Fuel Fund late on Monday night.
Fuel prices rose by 1.80 baht per litre for diesel and 1.00 baht per litre for petrol at 5am.
At PTT petrol stations, fuel prices in Bangkok and its vicinity are:
* 40.74 baht per litre for high speed diesel
* 56.44 baht for B7 premium diesel
* 50.64 baht for gasoline 95
* 42.05 baht for gasohol 95
* 53.04 baht for premium gasohol 95
* 37.05 baht for gasohol E20
* 33.79 baht for gasohol E85
* 41.68 baht for gasohol 91 (the equivalent of approximately US $4.80 per gallon)
The prices rose although the Office of the Oil Fuel Fund announced late Monday night it would increase its high speed diesel subsidy from 16.67 to 18.76 baht per litre.
The previous all-time high at the pump followed a six-baht-per-litre increment on Thursday last week.
Global oil prices have soared as the US-Iran war continues unabated with thousands of cargo ships trapped in the Persian Gulf, unable to pass through the Strait of Hormuz and into the Arabian Sea.
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/ge ... ltime-high
March 31, 2026
Pump prices for diesel and petrol hit an all-time high on Tuesday after the latest announcement on fuel subsidies by the Office of the Oil Fuel Fund late on Monday night.
Fuel prices rose by 1.80 baht per litre for diesel and 1.00 baht per litre for petrol at 5am.
At PTT petrol stations, fuel prices in Bangkok and its vicinity are:
* 40.74 baht per litre for high speed diesel
* 56.44 baht for B7 premium diesel
* 50.64 baht for gasoline 95
* 42.05 baht for gasohol 95
* 53.04 baht for premium gasohol 95
* 37.05 baht for gasohol E20
* 33.79 baht for gasohol E85
* 41.68 baht for gasohol 91 (the equivalent of approximately US $4.80 per gallon)
The prices rose although the Office of the Oil Fuel Fund announced late Monday night it would increase its high speed diesel subsidy from 16.67 to 18.76 baht per litre.
The previous all-time high at the pump followed a six-baht-per-litre increment on Thursday last week.
Global oil prices have soared as the US-Iran war continues unabated with thousands of cargo ships trapped in the Persian Gulf, unable to pass through the Strait of Hormuz and into the Arabian Sea.
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Re: Major fuel price increase
That's what I was going to suggest. Surely someone in the government or media could figure this out ?
Changes in my driving style have improved fuel economy significantly. I still get from A to B faster than the average driver, but am much more careful to avoid unnecessary acceleration when it's clear the brakes will be needed soon.
A lot of Thai drivers seem to have considerable opportunity to improve fuel economy.
The government should also wake up and stop giving tax benefits to these hideous pick ups.
The aerodynamics are dreadful, so they will consume more fuel and should not be used as a substitute for a passenger vehicle.
When the Thais want a van for goods transport, they buy a pick up and put a home built body on it. Again that has poor aerodynamics and will weigh more than a properly engineered van.
For the avoidance of doubt, I'm comparing Thai pick ups with a properly engineered European or Japanese vehicle, not some daft V8 pickup that might be found in countries where they assume there is an unlimited supply of fuel and an unlimited capacity for the planet to absorb the emissions.
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Surely? SURELY? Isn't that the wrong word to use in Thailand, especially if applying it to anything logical or intelligent . . . ?
Re: Major fuel price increase
orange hitler's war with iran is going to continue to make things worse