DSI launching special probe into suspected oil hoardingPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul addresses the media following a high-level meeting with energy and security agencies on Friday, announcing evidence of alleged oil hoarding and price manipulation and ordering the Department of Special Investigation to launch a special probe. (Photo: Minister of Justice)Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Friday revealed evidence of widespread oil hoarding and market manipulation, pledging swift legal action and ordering a special investigation to expand the probe to those involved. He said the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) would be asked to take up the case as a special investigation to fast-track legal proceedings and identify all parties linked to the schemes. Mr Anutin said such practices amounted to profiteering and are forcing the government to rely heavily on the Oil Fuel Fund to stabilise prices. “The money the state uses to stabilise oil prices is meant to help the public, not to be exploited through hoarding or smuggling for profit,” the prime minister said.

Source: Bangkok Post April 03, 2026 09:06 UTC