The Prime Minister criticized the media for basing questions on news reports, pointing out that ending sales of Gasohol 91-95 is a future matter with no defined transition timeline to E20. He is preparing to collaborate with car manufacturers to clarify which models can use the fuel and revealed he has never heard of the Green Oil Plus project.
At 13:45 on 11 Nov 2026 GMT+7 Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior said at the Parliament building regarding rumors that the government plans to stop selling Gasohol 91 and 95, leaving only gasoline and E20 available, and responded by asking, “Who said that?” Reporters replied it was a news report. The Prime Minister then said it is a news report and not a question to ask him directly.
The Prime Minister continued, saying that is the future because the energy structure is transitioning. He stressed the need for public confidence in fuels with increased biodiesel or ethanol content. Discussions are ongoing with car companies to publicize which vehicle models from which years can use fuels with biodiesel or ethanol blends—E20 for gasoline engines and B20 for diesel. The Ministry of Energy will cooperate with car manufacturers to inform the public, but that does not mean Gasohol 91 or 95 will disappear tomorrow. As for the source of that report, he does not know.
When asked how many years the energy transition will take, the Prime Minister replied that much progress has already been made and it happens over time without a fixed number of years. Currently, there are many energy sources available. The government will transition as much as possible to reduce global warming, carbon dioxide emissions, pollution, and crude oil import expenses.
When asked about rumors of the "Green Oil Plus" project, an untaxed fuel to aid farmers, the Prime Minister said the question should be directed to Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Akniti Nitithanprapas, as he has not discussed it. When asked if he has heard of the rumor before, Anutin said he has never heard of it.
Regarding reports that the project will start in 2027, the Prime Minister said, “It must be ready first, and before asking for my approval, there must be studies with data and figures. It’s not something to just say without basis, as if I have already approved it. That’s not how it works. If they proceed, it is probably still in the process of implementation.”