Quality Of Gasoline In Thailand To Further Go Down (Reuters)

[anon210]

Originally posted on another expat forum... Just not to take any undue credit.

Well, apparently, the poor quality of the gasoline in Thailand is going to further suffer due to a shortage of gas in the country.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/07/thailand-gasoline-standards-idUSL4E8J646D20120807?rpc=401&feedType=RSS&feedName=rbssEnergyNews&rpc=401

The government has slightly relaxed requirements on the benzene and olefin content of gasoline, along with regulations on its reid vapour pressure, the traders said, as it looks to encourage imports and make it easier for refiners to divert export cargoes to the domestic market.

[tom21]

that story makes a lot of scense. they increased the standard and as they can not reach this standard they are going to reduce it. glad i use diesel