Bangkok: Oil retailers have been instructed by the Department of Energy Business (DOEB) to expedite increased supply, report information, and communicate with the public to address the conflict in the Middle East and prevent fuel shortages in Thailand.
According to Thai News Agency, the DOEB held discussions with oil traders and issued a notification regarding the types, rates, criteria, methods, and conditions for calculating fuel oil reserves (Edition 4) B.E. 2569 (2026), which came into effect on March 20, 2026. Oil traders under Section 7 are requested to expedite the management and release oil for sale to increase market supply and supply jobbers. They are also required to submit oil trading data and prices to [email protected] in accordance with the Prime Minister's Order No. 3/2569 (2026).
Additionally, oil traders must prominently display fuel oil prices at their business premises and report this information under Section 10. The DOEB emphasizes the need for cooperation from oil retailers under Section 7 to expedite communication and build understanding among the public to prevent confusion and reduce panic during this sensitive situation.
The DOE has instructed gas stations to not refuse fuel sales to vehicles belonging to government agencies or other organizations performing public service duties, such as fire trucks, rescue vehicles, and ambulances. They are also urged to consider selling fuel to groups of farmers or other professionals who have a necessity for the product.
The Department of Energy Business will coordinate the supply chain of oil refineries and traders under Section 7 to ensure timely delivery of oil to meet the situation and will closely monitor the available stock at gas stations.