The Commerce Ministry is monitoring energy and freight costs, which it warns could pass through to consumer goods prices. It is asking large manufacturers and wholesale/retail chains to delay price increases, and its provincial offices in all 76 provinces will check prices and watch for hoarding. The "Thai Chuay Thai Thong Fah" scheme runs 3,036 low-price outlets for 90 days from 16 October 2569 (2026) to January 2570 (2027). If energy stays high, expect tighter price oversight and requests to absorb costs, so review your cost base and any planned price increases before raising prices.