Energy ministry says diesel is subsidised by 4.95 baht/litre and gasohol by 4.2 baht/litre as of Sept 25, and LPG cooking gas is held at 423 baht per 15kg cylinder until Oct 31. The Oil Fuel Fund has accumulated losses of 92.2 billion baht, so if oil stays high, retail fuel prices may rise gradually rather than all at once. Any excise tax cut would target biofuels (E20, B20) and most likely take effect in fiscal 2027 from Oct 1. Electricity tariffs (Ft) are also being used to limit the impact, and Ft is reset every four months. Small operators running diesel vehicles or LPG-fired cooking should budget for possible gradual fuel price increases after the subsidy window closes.
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