BAFS Jet Fuel Stock Nearing Full; 'Atthawit' Opposes Exports

MGR Online•Economy•2d ago

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BAFS reports its Jet A-1 fuel storage is at 73% capacity on May 26, 2026, amid controversy over proposed exports to Vietnam and the Philippines.

•BAFS states its Jet A-1 fuel storage at Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports is at 73% capacity on May 26, 2026.
•MP Atthawit Suwannapakdi opposes exporting aviation fuel, claiming storage facilities are not full.
•BAFS clarifies its role in storing fuel for airlines and argues the storage level fluctuates with supply and demand.
•The proposed export is intended to help refineries profit from selling fuel internationally, which Atthawit argues is unnecessary.

•On May 26, 2026, BAFS's Jet A-1 fuel storage at Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, and regional airports was at 73% of its 110 million liter maximum capacity, resulting in near-full tanks.
•BAFS explained that Jet A-1 reserve volumes in its storage tanks vary due to multiple factors, in order to provide aviation fuel services to airlines.
•The near-full status occurred after MP Atthawit Suwannapakdi opposed the government's proposal to export aviation fuel to Vietnam and the Philippines, due to concerns about domestic storage.
•Atthawit argued that fuel depots are not overflowing and refineries can adjust their output to produce diesel instead, contradicting the Ministry of Energy's information.
•Atthawit specifically pointed to BAFS's storage capacity, stating that its depots at Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports still have nearly half their capacity available, meaning Jet A-1 fuel is not truly overflowing.
•Atthawit suggested that instead of exporting, the government should negotiate with airlines to reduce Jet A-1 fuel prices, which could lead to lower domestic ticket prices and stimulate Thai tourism.
•Refineries had been seeking government permission to export fuel, particularly diesel and Jet A-1, due to a decrease in domestic demand caused by rising fuel prices and reduced airline flight schedules.
•Previously, refineries requested permission to export oil due to overstocking issues, resulting in increased international sales opportunities.

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Atthawit Suwannapakdi

"Oppose the 'government' exporting 'aviation fuel' to Vietnam-Philippines for the refineries' immense profits."

คัดค้าน “รัฐบาล” ส่งออก “น้ำมันเครื่องบิน” ไปเวียดนาม-ฟิลิปปินส์ ทำโรงกลั่นกำไรอื้อซ่า

Atthawit Suwannapakdi

"Insist fuel depots are not overflowing; refineries can adjust the formula to diesel."

ยันคลังน้ำมันไม่ได้ล้น โรงกลั่นสามารถปรับปรุงสูตรเป็นดีเซลได้

Atthawit Suwannapakdi

"Look at BAFS, a subsidiary of a state enterprise, which has fuel depots at Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports still storing nearly half more."

มาดู BAFS ซึ่งเป็นบริษัทลูกของบริษัทรัฐวิสาหกิจ ที่มีคลังน้ำมัน ณ สนามบินสุวรรณภูมิและสนามบินดอนเมือง ยังเก็บได้อีกเกือบครึ่ง

Bangkok Aviation Fuel Services PCL(BAFS)ℹ️

A company that provides aviation fuel services, operating fuel storage at Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports.

Ministry of Energy(กระทรวงพลังงาน)ℹ️

The government ministry that proposed the export of aviation fuel to Vietnam and the Philippines.

National Security Council (NSC)(สภาความมั่นคงแห่งชาติ)ℹ️

An organization that made a resolution to export Jet A-1 fuel, based on the proposal from the Ministry of Energy.

Airlines(บริษัทสายการบิน)

Businesses that are clients of BAFS for aviation fuel and whose ticket prices are discussed in relation to fuel costs.

Atthawit Suwannapakdi(อรรถวิชช์)

Member of Parliament for the United Thai Nation Party, who opposed the government's proposal to export aviation fuel.

Suvarnabhumi Airport(สนามบินสุวรรณภูมิ)ℹ️

An airport that houses BAFS's aviation fuel storage facilities.

Don Mueang International Airport(สนามบินดอนเมือง)ℹ️

An airport that houses BAFS's aviation fuel storage facilities.