Bangkok: There is still enough crude oil to meet 96 days of demand, confirmed major oil traders, assuring that domestic crude oil supplies remain adequate to meet public demand for this period. At 11:56 AM, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul chaired a meeting of the Center for Monitoring and Managing the Conflict in the Middle East (CMC) to assess the situation in the Middle East and its impact on fuel supplies in the country. Key figures from major oil trading companies were present at the meeting.
According to Thai News Agency, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Ekniti Nitithanprapas, disclosed that while the current domestic crude oil supply is sufficient to cover public demand for 96 days, challenges persist regarding transportation and service at gas stations. This has necessitated strategic measures to address these issues.
The proposed strategies include ensuring that gas stations effectively communicate with the public to reinforce the message that fuel supplies are adequate, thereby fostering public confidence. Additionally, the Ministry of Energy is advised to develop a dashboard to display real-time data on oil availability at various locations, highlighting which areas have sufficient supplies and which are nearing depletion. Furthermore, the search for new fuel sources for the industrial sector is emphasized to prevent competition with the public at gas stations, which could trigger panic over potential shortages.
Prime Minister Anutin has been apprised of both the challenges and the proposed solutions, and he plans to issue an official statement on the matter at a later date.