"Rassana" Urges Energy Minister to Address High Fuel Prices, Refinery Profits

MGR Online•Politics•19d ago

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Former Senator Rassana Tositrakul criticizes the government and Energy Minister Ekanat for inaction on high fuel prices, citing excessive refinery profits and potential loans for the Oil Fund.

•Former Senator Rassana Tositrakul questions the government's delay in adjusting fuel prices despite global price drops.
•High profits of oil refineries, reportedly 200-900% in the first quarter, are highlighted as a cause for concern.
•Concerns are raised about a potential 20,000 million baht loan for the Oil Fund, possibly benefiting refineries.

Overview

•Rassana Tositrakul posted on Facebook on July 7, 2026, questioning the government's energy policy.
•Rassana Tositrakul, a former Senator, is demanding urgent measures to address energy pricing.
•On July 1, 2026, Thai gasoline 95 cost 47.64 baht/liter, compared to 27.40 baht/liter in Malaysia and 28.04 baht/liter in Vietnam.
•Thai diesel B7 cost 37.50 baht/liter on July 1, 2026, whereas Malaysian diesel was 32.27 baht/liter and Vietnamese diesel was 30.19 baht/liter.
•Rassana Tositrakul suggests high Thai oil prices may be due to the government allowing refineries excessive profits without oversight.
•Refinery profits in the first quarter reportedly increased by 200-900%.
•Rassana Tositrakul questioned why the government has not used measures like windfall taxes or controlling refining margins.
•Rassana Tositrakul asked if the Ministry of Energy will approve a 20,000 million baht loan for the Oil Fund, as reported on July 3.

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Key Quotes

Rassana Tositrakul

"When will the Minister of Energy restructure oil prices?! While global crude oil prices have returned to normal, many countries have lowered prices, but Thailand is silent!!"

รัฐมนตรีกระทรวงพลังงานจะปรับโครงสร้างราคาน้ำมัน กี่โมง ?! ในขณะที่ราคาน้ำมันดิบตลาดโลกลดลงสู่ภาวะปกติแล้ว หลายประเทศราคาน้ำมันลดลงสู่สภาพเดิม แต่ไทยเงียบกริบ !!

Rassana Tositrakul

"Is the reason Thai oil prices are higher than neighbors because the government allows refineries to profit without oversight?! Refinery profits in the first quarter reached 200-900%."

การที่ราคาน้ำมันไทยแพงกว่าเพื่อนบ้าน เพราะรัฐบาลปล่อยให้โรงกลั่นได้กำไรโดยไม่กำกับ ใช่หรือไม่ ?! ไตรมาสแรกกำไรโรงกลั่นสูงถึง 200-900%

Rassana Tositrakul

"I urge Minister Ekanat to stop playing for time and resolutely address all three issues of high oil prices for the public. Do not let the public be disappointed with the new generation minister."

ขอเรียกร้องให้รัฐมนตรีเอกนัฏหยุดรำวงซื้อเวลา และแก้ไขปัญหาน้ำมันแพงทั้ง 3ข้อ ให้สุดซอยเพื่อประชาชนได้แล้ว อย่าให้ประชาชนต้องผิดหวังกับรัฐมนตรีคนรุ่นใหม่เลย

Key Entities

Person

Rassana(รสนา)

Former Senator who is criticizing the government's energy policies and calling for action on high fuel prices.

Ekanat(เอกณัฏ)

Minister of Energy who is being urged by Rassana Tositrakul to address the issue of high fuel prices and refinery profits.

Anutin Charnvirakul(นายอนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

Prime Minister whose administration is being questioned by Rassana Tositrakul regarding energy policy and fuel prices.

Organization

Oil Fund(กองทุนน้ำมัน)

A fund whose reported potential loan of 20,000 million baht is a subject of concern and scrutiny regarding its intended use.

Oil Refineries(โรงกลั่นน้ำมัน)

Entities whose reported high profits in the first quarter are a central point of criticism, with calls for oversight and potential taxation.

Law

Emergency Decree on Oil Fuel Shortage Prevention and Mitigation B.E. 1973 (1973)(พระราชกำหนดป้องกันและแก้ไขภาวะน้ำมันเชื้อเพลิงขาดแคลน พ.ศ. 1973)

A law that Rassana Tositrakul suggests could have been used during the March-June crisis to manage fuel prices.