Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul offers a wai in apology during a press conference at Government House in Bangkok on Saturday, addressing public concerns over the fuel crisis. (Photo: Apichart Jinakul)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. 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. “People can be assured of having enough fuel for travel back to their hometowns,” Mr Anutin said. With fuel at an average price of 40 baht per litre, households would collectively save about 400 million baht daily.

Source: Bangkok Post March 28, 2026 09:49 UTC