Summary from the Center for Situation Administration (CSA): "Oil prices" for tomorrow, 18 March 2026 — Diesel will increase by 0.50 baht, and Gasohol 95 will rise by 1 baht.
At 16:10 on 17 March 2026, at Phakdi Bodin Building, Government House, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, serving as Director of the Center for Situation Administration (CSA) overseeing the Middle East conflict situation, chaired a CSA meeting. Commerce Minister Mrs. Supachai Suthamphan, Energy Minister Mr. Atthapol Rerkpiboon, and related agencies also attended.
Mr. Phiphat informed the meeting that the ongoing high uncertainty in the Middle East conflict could directly affect global economic stability, especially regarding the closure of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz for oil transportation. If the situation prolongs, it will inevitably impact both the global and Thai economies.
Meanwhile, the government is closely monitoring and assessing the situation, continuously implementing measures to alleviate hardships for citizens and businesses, especially energy policies and maintaining price stability of goods and cost of living. A measure to cap diesel prices for 15 days ended today, amid rising fuel subsidy burdens.
Today’s meeting aimed to establish systematic management guidelines for national oil prices going forward, carefully considering impacts on the public, businesses, and oil operators, as well as various factors. The goal is to ensure stable national energy policies without imposing unnecessary burdens on the public or businesses.
Following the meeting, Energy Minister Atthapol Rerkpiboon summarized that diesel (B7 base) prices, previously capped at no more than 30 baht, will have a new ceiling raised to no more than 33 baht. Price hikes will be gradual to minimize impact on the public, starting tomorrow with a 0.50 baht increase. Gasohol 95 will rise by 1 baht, while gasoline E20 will decrease by 0.79 baht.