snoop1130 Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 BANGKOK (NNT) - The Energy Policy Administration Committee (EPAC) has announced that the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), which is used for cooking in homes, will increase gradually over the next three months. As authorities struggle to contain astronomical expenditures to fund an LPG price subsidy program, EPAC indicates that the price paid by consumers will be allowed to approach the current market price. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy Kulit Sombatsiri said the LPG price, which is currently 363 baht per 15-kilogram standard cylinder, will increase to 378 baht next month and to 393 and 408 baht in August and September respectively. The current price of LPG on the market is 460 Thai Baht. The new rates will be implemented in Bangkok and the surrounding provinces, while households in other provinces may incur additional expenses due to the addition of transportation costs. Kulit stated that the new pricing measures are also necessary to increase the liquidity of the country’s Oil Fuel Fund, whose funds have been used to subsidize recent diesel and LPG subsidy programs. The price of LPG had been set at 318 baht for several months before the government decided to raise it to 333 baht in April and then gradually to 363 baht this month. In order to alleviate the financial burdens of low-income earners, the authorities have also agreed to extend a 100-baht discount on LPG until September 30. Currently, four million individuals receive discounts through the social welfare card program. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-06-16 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Easiest way to own or rent a car in Thailand - click here to find out more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bangkok Barry Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 So in March the price was 318, and in September it will be 408. Cleverer people than me will be able to work out the percentage increase, but it's in line with huge increases of other things needed for everyday life in Thailand - like food. In the Real World prices rise by 2-3% (not including the current energy prices in some countries). In Thailand it's often 10 or 20x that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 Then the price of all street food goes up ,or smaller portions, everything going up except wages ,the poorest having to tighten their belts again , although they must be on the last hole now....... regards Worgeordie 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muhendis Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 7 minutes ago, worgeordie said: Then the price of all street food goes up ,or smaller portions, everything going up except wages ,the poorest having to tighten their belts again , although they must be on the last hole now....... regards Worgeordie That'l be fixed come the revolution.........???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotsak Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 1 hour ago, worgeordie said: Then the price of all street food goes up ,or smaller portions, everything going up except wages ,the poorest having to tighten their belts again , although they must be on the last hole now....... regards Worgeordie Experience shows that it's a double whammy, prices up and smaller portions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RafPinto Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 Please do not talk to much about inflation. If the first girlfriend gets additional money from her supporter, due to inflation, the word will go round very quickly. Suddenly, every thai woman will become an inflation specialist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstevens Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 18 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said: So in March the price was 318, and in September it will be 408. Cleverer people than me will be able to work out the percentage increase, but it's in line with huge increases of other things needed for everyday life in Thailand - like food. In the Real World prices rise by 2-3% (not including the current energy prices in some countries). In Thailand it's often 10 or 20x that. Hate to say it, Barry, but in the real world prices are going up by a similar 30%. Inflation is running rampant all over the globe. In my part of the world many locally grown food items are up by 30% over the past year. Not imported food items but locally grown. It's not just Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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