The Energy Policy and Planning Office says commercial energy use rose 0.9% in January-June 2026, with electricity up 6.0% and diesel down 2.4%. Diesel fell partly because prices rose amid Middle East tensions. Full-year energy demand is forecast to rise 1.4%. For a Thai SME, electricity use is growing fast while diesel demand is shrinking, so expect power costs and fuel prices to stay volatile. Review your diesel and electricity budgets for the rest of the year. No action is required from this report alone.