Social media users unanimously commented following the late-night announcement of a price increase. "Fuel prices" increased by 6 baht across all types, while the hashtag #ราคาน้ำมัน soared to trend on Twitter (X).
On 25 Mar 2026, following the decision by the Oil Fuel Fund Committee (OFFC) to approve a reduction in compensation rates for diesel and gasoline, retail fuel prices of all types will rise by 6 baht per liter starting tomorrow (26 Mar 2026), as previously reported.(Breaking! Gasoline and diesel prices to rise by 6 baht per liter effective 5 a.m. tomorrow, 26 Mar 26)
Recently, reporters noted that after the fuel price adjustment announcement spread online, many people commented, such as: "Who can fill up now?", "Can't get rich anymore," "In 40 years, I've never seen fuel prices jump 6 baht at once," and "All gas stations are closed, how can we fill up?"
As a result, the hashtag #ราคาน้ำมัน surged to trend on Twitter (X) at 23:30 GMT+7, with many continuing to discuss the issue.