The Ang Thong provincial energy official presented oil depot transport documents to the Consumer Protection Police to determine whether hoarding violations occurred. Meanwhile, company representatives met with investigators.
The Consumer Protection Police conducted an inspection at a fuel company in Ang Thong following complaints of overpricing in Sing Buri province. The investigation uncovered a suspicious oil depot holding more than 331,000 liters of fuel—including diesel and Gasohol 95 and 91—valued at over 12.5 million baht. The depot manager led the inspection. It was found that the company sold diesel at 40.50 baht per liter, higher than the usual price, claiming to have purchased it at 39.50 baht per liter but could not provide sales documents or payment proof.
On 24 March 2026, Mr. Kongkiat Kittikhun, Ang Thong provincial energy official, accompanied by legal officers from the Ministry of Energy, met with investigators from the Consumer Protection Police Bureau in the morning as witnesses regarding the raid on the oil company in Ang Thong. The depot held over 331,000 liters of fuel. He reported facts related to the Fuel Control Act under the Ministry of Energy and reassured the public to trust that officials are working for the people's benefit.
When asked whether the depot held more than 300,000 liters, Mr. Kongkiat said the matter is under investigation. So far, only transport invoices have been found and need verification. Today, he provided facts to the Consumer Protection Police. Determining if any violation occurred is now the police's responsibility.
Mr. Kongkiat added that the inspection followed coordination with officials and the provincial commerce office, completed on 19 March. The Ministry of Energy has summoned the company's transport invoices to verify if the shipment origin and destination match the declarations, per Section 30 of the Fuel Trade Act B.E. 2543 (2000). This law requires fuel traders to prepare and present accurate transport invoices to track fuel routes and quantities. Violations may result in imprisonment up to one year, fines up to 100,000 baht, or both.
The Ministry of Energy's authority is limited to verifying transport invoices. Issues of fuel hoarding and price hikes fall under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Commerce and the Department of Internal Trade for investigation.
Regarding reports that the depot's fuel was substandard, Mr. Kongkiat stated that all matters comply with Ministry of Energy regulations. The responsibility for fuel quality inspection lies with the fuel standards department, which he is not involved with as he is an engineer.
The complaint filed yesterday at Ang Thong City Police Station accused the oil company regarding transport invoices. This filing aims to prompt fact-finding investigations. Evidence submitted to investigators includes transport invoices seized on 19 March and additional documents the company provided on 23 March following a Ministry of Energy request.
Currently, provincial authorities are fully mobilized to investigate fuel matters, assuring that all operations comply with laws and the mandates of each agency.
Pol. Col. Thanathat Sripipat, Superintendent of Division 2, Consumer Protection Police Bureau, said today they received the transport invoices from the Ang Thong provincial energy official to include in the case file concerning police suspicions. During the raid, the operator could not produce these documents, raising concerns.
The documents received will undergo further examination. Meanwhile, at 2:00 p.m., investigators summoned the oil depot representative for questioning, and on 25 March 2026, the provincial commerce official will also be called to provide additional information.