Diesel and Energy Crisis Deepens
Key Questions
What is causing the deepening diesel and energy crisis?
Global tensions have driven up forex and diesel prices. Diesel shortages are exacerbated by Thailand's daily exports of 300,000 liters, leading to threats against paddy farming and crony EV rationing.
What government measures address the diesel shortages?
SAC Finance has exempted the 200% diesel import duty to facilitate imports. MOEP has hiked tariffs via Order 89/2026 to manage the crisis.
How is the crisis being monitored and what are its regional effects?
CCTV surveillance has been installed on 3,000 fuel stations. The shortages are creating ripples across Southeast Asia.
Diesel shortages threaten paddy; Thailand exports 300k liters/day; crony EV rationing. SAC Finance exempts 200% diesel import duty; MOEP hikes tariffs (Order 89/2026); forex/diesel prices up on global tensions. CCTV on 3000 stations; SE Asia ripples.
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Updated Apr 8, 2026