Impact of Canceling Gasohol 91-95 on Non-E20 Vehicles

Thansettakij•Economy•32m ago

Reader Briefing

The Federation of Thai Industries warns that canceling Gasohol 91 and 95 could increase fuel costs for 5.5 million vehicles unable to support E20.

•Approximately 40% of vehicles in Thailand, or 5.5 million cars, cannot support E20 fuel.
•Vehicles unable to use E20 may have to switch to gasoline if Gasohol 91 and 95 are canceled, increasing fuel costs.
•Over 90% of vehicles produced domestically can support E20.
•E20 is currently approximately 7-8 baht per liter cheaper than E10 due to excise tax mechanisms.

Overview

•Approximately 60% of vehicles in Thailand support E20, while 40% or about 5.5 million vehicles do not.
•Suwat Supakarndechakul warns that vehicles not supporting E20 may face higher fuel costs if Gasohol 91 and 95 are eliminated.
•Vehicles that do not support E20 mostly consist of older models, imported cars, and some premium models.
•Suwat Supakarndechakul suggests three ways to promote E20: using price incentives, communicating clear information to consumers, and preparing service station infrastructure.
•The current usage proportion of E20 is approximately 20% compared to the number of vehicles that can support it.
•Biofuels like E20 and B20 have lower heating values per volume than gasoline, which may slightly affect fuel consumption, though the impact is not significant.
•Promoting biofuels can reduce oil imports, mitigate global energy price volatility, and reduce trade deficits.
•Suwat Supakarndechakul advises consumers to check directly with car manufacturers regarding E20 compatibility to prevent engine damage.

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Key Quotes

Suwat Supakarndechakul

"Pushing E20 to be the country's main fuel is not just about adjusting fuel formulas or changing people's refueling behavior, but a transition that requires readiness from the government, car manufacturers, service stations, and consumers."

การผลักดัน E20 ให้เป็นน้ำมันหลักของประเทศจึงไม่ใช่เพียงการปรับสูตรน้ำมันหรือเปลี่ยนพฤติกรรมการเติมเชื้อเพลิงของประชาชน แต่เป็นการเปลี่ยนผ่านที่ต้องอาศัยความพร้อมทั้งจากภาครัฐ ผู้ผลิตรถยนต์ ผู้ให้บริการสถานีบริการ และผู้บริโภค

Key Entities

Person

Suwat Supakarndechakul(สุวัชร์ ศุภกาญจน์เดชากุล)

Chairman of the Automotive Industry Group of the Federation of Thai Industries.

Organization

Federation of Thai Industries(สภาอุตสาหกรรมแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️

The organization whose Automotive Industry Group is analyzing the transition to E20 fuel.

Department of Energy Business(กรมธุรกิจพลังงาน)

The government agency that publishes information on car models supporting specific fuels on its website.

Place

Bangkok(กรุงเทพฯ)ℹ️

The city where B20 service stations are currently quite limited.