# Thailand’s Oil Fund Cuts Subsidies and Raises Fuel Prices by 6 Baht

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/national/297096-thailands-oil-fund-cuts-subsidies-and-raises-fuel-prices-by-6-baht
- Published: 2026-03-27T07:40:00+07:00
- Author: PRD Thailand

**The Oil Fuel Fund Management Committee has raised fuel prices by 6 baht per liter
due to rising global oil prices and significant diesel costs, while planning support
for vulnerable groups.**

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## Key Points

 * The Oil Fuel Fund Management Committee approved a 6 baht-per-liter increase in
   diesel and gasoline subsidies, effective March 26, amid rising global oil prices
   driven by Middle East tensions.
 * Diesel prices in Singapore have surged, pressuring domestic pricing. The Fund
   has faced over 2.5 billion baht in daily subsidy costs, prompting officials to
   align domestic prices with neighboring countries to deter smuggling and stockpiling.
 * The government is preparing support measures for vulnerable groups and businesses
   while urging efficient energy use as the country faces ongoing volatility in 
   global energy markets.

The Oil Fuel Fund Management Committee has approved a reduction in subsidies for
diesel and gasoline, resulting in a 6 baht-per-liter increase across all fuel types
as global oil prices continue to rise. The price adjustment, effective today (Mar
26), comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, which have driven sharp 
increases in international fuel prices.

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Diesel prices in the Singapore market have surged significantly, adding pressure
to domestic pricing. The Oil Fuel Fund has been absorbing subsidy costs of more 
than 2.5 billion baht per day, placing a strain on its financial position and prompting
authorities to act to preserve liquidity for long-term price management.

Officials said the adjustment also aligns domestic fuel prices more closely with
those of neighboring countries, where fuel costs have already risen. Maintaining
lower prices had raised concerns over cross-border smuggling and stockpiling, which
could further strain national resources.

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The government is now preparing support measures to ease the impact on vulnerable
groups, transport operators, farmers, and businesses. Authorities are also urging
the public to use energy efficiently as the country navigates ongoing volatility
in global energy markets.

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