Truckers rally in Bangkok seeking to keep diesel at ฿30 per litre

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Truckers rallied in front of Government House today (Wednesday), demanding that the government extend the measures to keep diesel prices at 30 baht per litre, which are due to expire on April 30th.

 

President of the Land Transport Federation of Thailand (LTFT) Apichart Prairungruang, along with representatives of transport operator, submitted a letter addressed to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, to a government representative.

 

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Their key messages include a reduction in the excise tax on fuel to 0.20 baht per litre, to equal that on aviation fuel, and temporary removal of biodiesel from the system, which will help reduce the price by 1.50-2 baht per litre, as biodiesel prices are as high as 56.39 baht per litre.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/truckers-rally-in-bangkok-seeking-to-keep-diesel-at-฿30-per-litre/

 

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[jacko45k]

Good reminder, fill up the truck!

[MasterBaker]

don't see these guys blaming Ukraine war on prices

[Isaan sailor]

Anyone else thinking of diesel storage tank at home?

[Harveyboy]

3 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Good reminder, fill up the truck!

keep protesting..i drive a diesel  

[T Lee]

Anyone have any wisdom on premium deisel versus the lower grade?