Fuel prices set to fall as 'untrue costs' exposed

Domestic oil rates inflated by B230bn

PUBLISHED : 29 Oct 2026 at 10:23

Energy Minister Akanat Promphan has ordered a further reduction in Thailand's gross refining margin after finding that so-called "untrue costs" embedded in the country's oil pricing structure have imposed an estimated burden of 10.8 billion baht annually on consumers.

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• KEYWORDS
• Thailand fuel prices
• Energy policy administration committee
• Diesel price reduction
• Oil pricing reform
• Akanat promphan
• Thailand energy ministry
• Oil fuel fund office