
Oil price update for 18 April 2026: Check the latest prices of gasoline and diesel per liter at each station, while the country's oil reserves are sufficient for 109 days.
Reporters provide the oil price update for 18 April 2026 covering gasoline, gasohol, and diesel groups. The latest prices are from the websites of Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited, PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited, Shell Thailand Limited, PTG Energy Public Company Limited, Susco Public Company Limited, and Chevron (Thailand) Limited. The prices for tomorrow are as follows.
However, the above prices are average prices excluding the local maintenance tax, which may vary by area.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Energy reports on Thailand's energy situation and international context, reserve volumes, diesel sales, and the fuel fund status as of 17 April 2026.
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East remain highly uncertain despite multiple diplomatic efforts, including planned second-round talks between the US and Iran via Pakistan, and US President Trump's announcement of a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. Simultaneously, the US expanded its naval blockade against Iranian ships and signaled possible financial sanctions if talks stall. These conflicting signals caused energy market volatility, with oil prices rising on 16 April 2026 due to supply concerns, then easing on the morning of 17 April following ceasefire news and renewed negotiation hopes.
WTI crude traded in the range of 92.90–93.68 USD/barrel, Brent at 97.94–98.67 USD/barrel, and Dubai steady at 105.51 USD/barrel. However, the market still faces risks from fuel shortages that peace agreements may not resolve immediately.
Regarding domestic oil reserves as of 17 April 2026, Thailand has enough oil to meet demand for about 109 days. This includes 25 days of legally mandated reserves, 24 days of commercial reserves, 38 days of oil in transit, and 22 days of confirmed supply. Diesel production and sales data as of 15 April 2026 show 80.71 million liters produced and 54.47 million liters sold.
As of 17 April 2026, the fuel fund's financial status is negative 61.705 billion baht, with diesel subsidies costing about 185.76 million baht per day.