Inspections into oil hoarding orderedA petrol station in Samut Prakan displays signs saying fuel is out of stock on Tuesday. (Photo: Somchai Poomlard)The permanent secretary for energy, Prasert Sinsukprasert, has ordered urgent inspections into suspected oil hoarding, warning that violators will face legal action. Speaking ahead of Tuesday's cabinet meeting, Mr Prasert said clarity on maintaining fuel price caps would depend on cabinet deliberations. Addressing reports of shortages at petrol stations despite government assurances, Mr Prasert attributed the issue primarily to transport and logistics constraints. On hoarding, Mr Prasert stressed that existing laws would be strictly enforced.

Source: Bangkok Post March 18, 2026 02:38 UTC