The NESDC Secretary-General stated that inspections found no irregularities at oil storage facilities or fuel stations. He noted that the number of fuel stations running out of oil has decreased. He revealed that the Prime Minister has instructed officials to explore ways to export refined oil to Laos and Myanmar instead of refining it in Thailand, emphasizing that crude oil supplies are sufficient.
At 10:07 a.m. on 27 March 2026 GMT+7 Mr. Danucha Pichayanan, Secretary-General of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), revealed today's oil situation, stating that inspections of oil traders under Section 7 and middlemen (jobbers) by the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) and provincial energy officials yesterday (26 March) in seven provinces—Chachoengsao, Nakhon Ratchasima, Udon Thani, Lampang, Phitsanulok, Chumphon, and Songkhla—found that jobbers who buy and sell oil and those with oil storage had average remaining stock of about 10,000 liters. Transactions proceeded normally with no violations found.
Regarding inspections of large oil storage facilities in Songkhla province operated by PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited and Shell Thailand Limited, it was found that oil reserves were below 50% (around 10 million liters from a capacity of 25–28 million liters). Exports continue normally, and March export statistics show a significant increase. Concerning fuel stations, data from the Chamber of Commerce's survey of 550 stations last night showed that stations without fuel decreased to 390 from 450.
, Regarding crude oil imports, previously reported at 3.4 billion liters, an additional 878 million liters arrived between 20–25 March. Currently, crude oil reserves stand at 4.231 billion liters, sufficient for refining to supply the public. Additionally, at the end of March 2026, another 4 million barrels of crude oil will arrive, followed by 24 million barrels in April and 8 million barrels in May.
On the issue of oil exports, the NESDC Secretary-General emphasized that from 1–25 March 2026, Thailand exported oil to Laos averaging 4.6 million liters per day and to Myanmar 227,000 liters per day. He disclosed that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul wishes to keep domestically refined oil for local consumption and explore exporting refined oil products to the two neighboring countries instead. This approach could increase Thailand’s oil energy security by about 5 million liters and is currently under study by relevant agencies.