Deputy PM Supachai says a cabinet proposal next week will cover energy prices, cost of living and farm goods, drawing on the central budget, loans or the oil fund. She expects 2026 inflation to stay under 3%, with H1 averages below 2%, but the war is prolonged and sea shipping routes are closing. Diesel in Thailand is about 39-40 baht/litre versus about 106 in Singapore because of fund subsidies, which may not last. The Commerce Ministry says it cannot set or cut oil prices at source. Plan for fuel and input costs to stay volatile and watch the cabinet decision.
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