The Thai government has confirmed that the country possesses enough oil reserves to last for up to 103 days. Sarawut Kaewtatip, the director-general of the Department of Energy Business, stated that Thailand’s oil reserves are sufficient to meet demand, with production levels surpassing normal consumption. Thailand currently produces about 35.28 million liters of gasoline daily, matching the daily usage of 34.41 million liters.
In response to temporary distribution challenges in certain regions due to increased consumption, the government has permitted 24-hour fuel transportation nationwide to address the issue promptly. The situation is expected to normalize within one to two weeks, with investigations ongoing into irregularities in fuel transport. Authorities are conducting rigorous inspections to prevent hoarding and unwarranted price hikes, with 2,321 inspections conducted nationwide and enforcement actions taken against violations.
Moreover, the Department of Energy Business has partnered with the private sector to introduce the “Pump Radar” app, enabling real-time monitoring of fuel availability for the public. Earlier, on March 19, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul reassured that Thailand is not experiencing any oil shortages, with normal crude oil imports and unchanged production capacity. Anutin made these statements during a meeting at the Joint Management and Monitoring Centre for the Situation in the Middle East, amid reports of long queues for petrol across Thailand.
