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Thai PM Urges Energy Conservation Amid Rising Diesel Prices

4/6/2026

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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul urged Thais to conserve energy amid rising costs tied to the Middle East conflict.
The government plans to implement further measures to mitigate the crisis.
Diesel prices have surged above 50 baht per liter, impacting farmers and the travel sector ahead of Songkran.
Indonesia announced increases in jet fuel surcharges and domestic ticket prices.

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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul urged Thais to conserve energy amid rising costs tied to the Middle East conflict.
The government plans to implement further measures to mitigate the crisis.
Diesel prices have surged above 50 baht per liter, impacting farmers and the travel sector ahead of Songkran.
Indonesia announced increases in jet fuel surcharges and domestic ticket prices.