The People's Party harshly criticized the Economic Situation Administration Committee's seven measures as mere window dressing and demanded disclosure of the oil price calculation formula after the end of price controls, which shocked locals with a 6-baht price hike.
On 26 March 2026, the People's Party issued a statement criticizing the government and the Economic Situation Administration Committee (ESAC), responsible for managing economic impacts from the Middle East conflict. They described current energy crisis policies as "improvised," lacking system and clarity, causing public alarm.
The People's Party pointed out that after 15 days of oil price controls ended, the government allowed prices to jump by 6 baht per liter without clear explanation of future plans—whether prices will float with the global market or be subsidized in a stepped manner. They urged the government to stop evading the issue and clearly state the principles so citizens and businesses can plan accordingly, instead of letting the Energy Policy Committee reduce compensation, causing prices to spike against the public.
Additionally, the People's Party questioned the lack of transparency in aid measures, asking why government-contracted contractors were prioritized for urgent assistance equal to vulnerable groups, while SMEs nationwide also struggle. They slammed the "Green Flag" fertilizer program as a superficial fix, noting it only meets 0.1% of national farmer demand, marking it a complete failure.
The People's Party proposed that the government urgently allocate about 30 billion baht remaining in the emergency reserve fund to genuinely assist vulnerable groups—including low-income citizens, public transport, farmers, and fishermen. They emphasized that if the caretaker government lacks full authority to reduce excise taxes, it should expedite the formation of a new cabinet rather than letting the country suffer aimlessly amid soaring oil prices.