Thai Oil Cost Structure and Fuel Fund Status August 24, 2026

Thansettakij•Economy•2d ago

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Thai retail fuel prices were adjusted upward on August 19, 2026, while the Fuel Oil Fund reported a negative balance on August 23, 2026.

•Retail prices for gasoline, gasohol, and diesel increased by 0.85 baht per liter starting August 19, 2026.
•The Energy Policy Administration (EPPO) reported the Fuel Oil Fund balance was negative 78,392 million baht on August 23, 2026.
•The Energy Policy Administration (EPPO) provided the detailed oil cost structures for various fuel types on August 24, 2026.
•The Energy Policy Administration Committee (EPAC) approved using refinery surplus benefits as discounts for high-speed diesel.

•Retail prices for gasoline, gasohol, and diesel were increased by 0.85 baht per liter effective from 05:00 on August 19, 2026.
•The Energy Policy Administration Committee (EPAC) resolved on August 13, 2026, to apply refinery surplus benefits as discounts for high-speed diesel at 2.40 baht per liter.
•The discount for high-speed diesel is effective for 31 days from August 16 to September 15, 2026, valued at 4,475 million baht.
•The Energy Policy Administration (EPPO) reported the Fuel Oil Fund balance as negative 78,392 million baht on August 23, 2026.
•On August 24, 2026, the Energy Policy Administration (EPPO) listed the refinery price of Gasoline Gasohol E20 at 24.4891 baht per liter.
•On August 24, 2026, the Energy Policy Administration (EPPO) listed the refinery price of Diesel at 34.2911 baht per liter.
•On August 24, 2026, the Energy Policy Administration (EPPO) listed the refinery price of Diesel B20 at 35.0424 baht per liter.
•The reported retail prices for PTT and Bangchak stations in the Bangkok area exclude local maintenance taxes.

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Energy Policy Administration Committee (EPAC)(คณะกรรมการบริหารนโยบายพลังงาน (กบง.))

The committee that resolved to use refinery surplus benefits as discounts for high-speed diesel.

Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO)(สำนักงานนโยบายและแผนพลังงาน (สนพ.))

The office that provides data on the Fuel Oil Fund status and oil cost structures.

Fuel Oil Fund(กองทุนน้ำมันเชื้อเพลิง)

The fund that reported a negative balance of 78,392 million baht on August 23, 2026.

Than Setthakit(ฐานเศรษฐกิจ)

The news organization reporting on the oil cost structures and Fuel Oil Fund status.

PTT(ปตท.)

A fuel provider with retail prices listed in the Bangkok area.

Bangchak(บางจาก)

A fuel provider with retail prices listed in the Bangkok area.

Bangkok(กรุงเทพฯ)ℹ️

The area where the listed retail fuel prices apply.