Thailand slashes diesel and gasohol prices by up to 6 baht for Songkran
Thailand’s Oil Fuel Fund committee will cut diesel and gasohol prices by up to 6 baht a litre from April 11, easing Songkran travel costs as softer world oil prices give authorities room to act
Thailand will cut retail prices for most diesel and gasohol products by up to 6 baht per litre from April 11, 2026, in a Songkran relief move aimed at easing transport costs and living expenses as holiday travel begins to build nationwide.
The decision was approved on April 10 by the Oil Fuel Fund Administration Committee, chaired by Energy Minister Akanat Promphan. He said the committee had agreed to adjust Oil Fuel Fund rates to reflect softer global market conditions after world oil prices showed signs of easing.
According to the ministry, the global oil market closed at around US$211 per barrel on April 9, down from about US$255 per barrel on April 7. Based on that trend, the committee approved the following retail price reductions, effective April 11:
- Diesel B20 down 6 baht per litre, from 43.40 baht to 37.40 baht
- Diesel B7 down 4 baht per litre, from 48.40 baht to 44.40 baht
- E85 down 3 baht per litre, from 34.89 baht to 31.89 baht
- E20 down 3 baht per litre, from 38.95 baht to 35.95 baht
- Gasohol 91 down 1 baht per litre, from 43.58 baht to 42.58 baht
- Gasohol 95 down 1 baht per litre, from 43.95 baht to 42.95 baht
- Benzine unchanged at 52.54 baht per litre
The Energy Ministry said the reduction reflects its intention to help manage freight costs and ease the cost of living for the public at a time when lower world oil prices have created room for relief.
Even so, the adjustment will still leave the Oil Fuel Fund carrying daily expenses of 589.15 million baht, although that is down from more than 1.2 billion baht a day previously.
