webfact Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 The Energy Ministry has pledged to take stringent action against oil retailers found to be illegitimately stockpiling fuel. This decision comes in response to complaints about a sudden shortage of oil at petrol stations, following the government’s decision to lower the prices of gasohol 91 and gasohol 95. On the morning of November 7, petrol stations across the nation began to lower the price of gasohol 91 by 2.5 baht (US$ 0.07) per litre and gasohol 95 by 1 baht (US$ 0.028) per litre. However, within just a few hours of the new pricing scheme taking effect, many petrol stations reportedly ran out of these two types of fuel. This abrupt shortage sparked a wave of complaints to the Ministry, with motorists questioning the speed at which the petrol stations had depleted their gasohol stock. Pongpol Yodmuangcharoen, the Ministry’s spokesperson, confirmed that officials are conducting a thorough investigation into the matter. This includes probing into possible illegal activities such as fuel hoarding by sellers. “The ministry has tasked officials with closely monitoring gasohol sales at petrol stations across the country,” he said. by Alex Morgan Picture courtesy of Somchai Poomlard Full story: The Thaiger 2023-11-09 - 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. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 (edited) Is holding back fuels sales when prices are reduced something new retailers have just discovered 😉 Edited November 9, 2023 by Artisi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 A local gas station near me has a neat little trick every now and again. Ask them to fill the bike with 91 - no have. Only have 95. So I drive off to the next gas station. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 5 hours ago, webfact said: However, within just a few hours of the new pricing scheme taking effect, many petrol stations reportedly ran out of these two types of fuel. This abrupt shortage sparked a wave of complaints to the Ministry, with motorists questioning the speed at which the petrol stations had depleted their gasohol stock. Greed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaSam Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 4 hours ago, Tropicalevo said: Ask them to fill the bike with 91 - no have. Only have 95. So I drive off to the next gas station. I don't condone this trick by the station, but wouldn't it cost more for you to go to another gas station than the difference in cost for a motorcycle to fill up 91 vs 95? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 2 hours ago, CanadaSam said: I don't condone this trick by the station, but wouldn't it cost more for you to go to another gas station than the difference in cost for a motorcycle to fill up 91 vs 95? No, because I never run on empty, and I always top up when I am heading to the main town. More gas stations there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKJASE Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 91 and 95 are priced very similarly at two of my local gas stations...... maybe 50 satang price difference, so i always get 95 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emdog Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 What a dastardly thing to do: stockpile a commodity to wait for a price rise Meanwhile, the gov passes a bill to spend millions (billions?) to.... stockpile rice to wait for a price rise gotta love this place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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