Spot LNG prices are near US$30 per mmBtu, and an unnamed senior energy official says high energy costs are spreading through supply chains, inflation and weaker economic activity. Thailand is a net energy importer, so expect higher energy and input costs to persist. The official gives no timeline, policy measure or specific tariff change. Plan for tighter margins on energy-heavy costs and review your pricing and cash buffer. Renewables and storage are framed as the long-term fix, not a near-term relief.