Diesel tax to drop by 1 baht per litreAn attendant fills a customer's tank at a petrol station in Samut Prakan on March 7. The government is preparing to reduce the excise tax on diesel by one baht per litre, aiming to ease the rising cost burden on consumers. (Photo: Somchai Poomlard)The government is preparing to reduce the excise tax on diesel by one baht per litre, aiming to ease the rising cost burden on consumers, even though the move is expected to cost the state up to 2 billion baht per month. Finance Ministry permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit added that the cut applies solely to diesel, which is currently taxed at five to six baht per litre depending on the type. The reduction will reduce government revenue by approximately 2 billion baht per month.

Source: Bangkok Post March 27, 2026 22:51 UTC