Oil transport bolstered to guarantee filling station suppliesA notice at a PTT petrol station in Samut Prakan apologises to motorists for the inconvenience caused due to a temporary fuel shortfall, pending deliveries. Sarawut Kaewtathip, director-general of the DOEB, said officials are working to increase the frequency of oil transport to ensure motorists have access to sufficient supplies. Diesel sales have skyrocketed by 85%, rising from an average of 68 million litres a day to 118 million litres a day. Gasoline and gasohol sales have also jumped by 33.3%, climbing from 30 million litres a day to 40 million litres a day. The state Oil Fuel Fund, which has long cushioned consumers from volatile prices, is under severe strain.

Source: Bangkok Post March 17, 2026 01:40 UTC