As to the prospects of the firm increasing delivery service charges amid rising fuel prices, Mr Ng had no comment. Food delivery operator Grab expressed concerns about the higher diesel price cap, indicating it would significantly affect its drivers, who rely on diesel-powered motorcycles. Chanat KatanyuIn a typical economic environment, the public would understand and not criticise the government if it adjusted domestic diesel prices, he said. This level of spending is adequate to offset the money spent on higher diesel prices, helping to invigorate the overall economy, he said. "Without any stimulus measures to offset the impact of rising diesel prices, the country's economy may grow by less than 3% this year."

Source: Bangkok Post May 02, 2022 00:04 UTC