NGV/LPG price hikes start on Jan 16

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
NGV/LPG price hikes start on Jan 16

The National Energy Policy Council today approved the floatation of liquefied petroleum gas and natural gas for vehicle.

 Chaired by Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, the council endorsed a 50 satang per kg on NGV, starting from January 16, 2012.
 On the same date, the LPG price for transport use would be raised 75 satang per kg.

The price of LPG for household use would be maintained until end 2012.


 Meanwhile, it also approved the end of octane-91 petrol production in October 2012. The suspension of Oil Fund levy on octane-91 and octane-95 petrol as well as diesel would also end this year.