Fuel prices across Thailand will fall from 11 April 2569, with diesel dropping by 4 baht to 44.4 baht per litre and benzine also reduced, providing immediate relief ahead of the Songkran holiday period. Gasohol 95 will decrease by 1 baht to 42.95 baht per litre, while gasohol 91 will also fall by 1 baht to 42.58 baht per litre. The price adjustments are expected to ease travel costs during one of the country’s busiest holiday seasons.

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The reductions come amid ongoing concerns about high energy costs and their impact on tourism and household spending. Previous reports indicated that expensive fuel had been weighing on the tourism sector, with projections suggesting visitor numbers could decline by 9.2 percent in the second quarter. Thailand has oil reserves sufficient for 110 days and while diesel production exceeds domestic demand, the national oil fund remains deeply in deficit, reportedly nearing 60 billion baht.

In addition to diesel and standard gasohol, alternative fuel blends will also see significant price cuts. E20 will drop by 3 baht to 35.95 baht per litre, and E85 will decrease by 3 baht to 31.89 baht per litre. These reductions may encourage motorists to shift towards more economical fuel options, particularly during peak travel periods.

The price cuts have been welcomed as a timely measure to support consumers and businesses during Songkran, when road travel typically surges nationwide. Lower fuel costs could help reduce transportation expenses and provide a modest boost to domestic tourism activity. However, concerns remain about the sustainability of such reductions given the financial strain on the oil fund.

Amarin reported that authorities have not indicated how long the new pricing structure will remain in place. Future adjustments are likely to depend on global oil prices, domestic consumption patterns, and the financial position of the oil fund. Motorists and businesses will be watching closely for further updates as the holiday period unfolds.

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The price cut only to push people to go on holiday for Songkran.. After Songkran the prices will be even more than a few days ago, as the loss that is made during Songkran must be compensated.. Same THB...manipulation

Dropping diesel by 4 baht looks good but other petrol dropping by 1 baht is not going to change people's minds on driving over the Songkran holiday

They have probably already made their minds up on whether to travel or not 🤫

Oil is down more than 15% from its peak and though there remains a lot of uncertainty, somebody somewhere is engaging in some very significant profiteering. Anutin perhaps?

A cause for celebration, that means a monthly saving of 37 baht a months for me in petrol, right I can afford one beer a month now. 😃

11 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Fuel prices across Thailand will fall from 11 April 2569, with diesel dropping by 4 baht to 44.4 baht per litre and benzine also reduced, providing immediate relief ahead of the Songkran holiday period. Gasohol 95 will decrease by 1 baht to 42.95 baht per litre, while gasohol 91 will also fall by 1 baht to 42.58 baht per litre. The price adjustments are expected to ease travel costs during one of the country’s busiest holiday seasons.

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The reductions come amid ongoing concerns about high energy costs and their impact on tourism and household spending. Previous reports indicated that expensive fuel had been weighing on the tourism sector, with projections suggesting visitor numbers could decline by 9.2 percent in the second quarter. Thailand has oil reserves sufficient for 110 days and while diesel production exceeds domestic demand, the national oil fund remains deeply in deficit, reportedly nearing 60 billion baht.

In addition to diesel and standard gasohol, alternative fuel blends will also see significant price cuts. E20 will drop by 3 baht to 35.95 baht per litre, and E85 will decrease by 3 baht to 31.89 baht per litre. These reductions may encourage motorists to shift towards more economical fuel options, particularly during peak travel periods.

The price cuts have been welcomed as a timely measure to support consumers and businesses during Songkran, when road travel typically surges nationwide. Lower fuel costs could help reduce transportation expenses and provide a modest boost to domestic tourism activity. However, concerns remain about the sustainability of such reductions given the financial strain on the oil fund.

Amarin reported that authorities have not indicated how long the new pricing structure will remain in place. Future adjustments are likely to depend on global oil prices, domestic consumption patterns, and the financial position of the oil fund. Motorists and businesses will be watching closely for further updates as the holiday period unfolds.

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Good timing. Lets encourage more drunk driving by dropping the price during Songkran. 🙈

14 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

The price cut only to push people to go on holiday for Songkran.. After Songkran the prices will be even more than a few days ago, as the loss that is made during Songkran must be compensated.. Same THB...manipulation

I think the idea is that people going away /going home, they'll be spending money, so helping the economy, but will they spend enough to help compensate for the money spent by the National Oil Fund subsidizing fuel prices? I doubt it.

Thailand wants to stop the national Oil Fund, Ok inflation will go up, like other countries. GDP will drop. Just bite the bullet,

If, a very big if, these talks do succeed, will oil prices come down to the old levels? Jury is out on that one.

12 hours ago, shackleton said:

Dropping diesel by 4 baht looks good but other petrol dropping by 1 baht is not going to change people's minds on driving over the Songkran holiday

They have probably already made their minds up on whether to travel or not 🤫

Nothing affects Songkran happening and people going home, nada...ever!