{
  "id": 17302121,
  "title": "Extra B6.7bn fuel subsidy to come from energy fund",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/extra-b6-7bn-fuel-subsidy-to-come-from-energy-fund",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-30T22:44:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Bangkok Post Business",
    "slug": "bangkok-post-business",
    "url": "https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/3345841/extra-b67bn-fuel-subsidy-to-come-from-energy-fund"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Thai government has approved the use of 6.7 billion baht from the Energy Conservation Fund to help mitigate the impact of rising fuel prices caused by global oil price volatility. The Finance Ministry approved the measure on October 22 as part of efforts to ease the burden on consumers. However, officials acknowledge that the amount is insufficient to fully offset oil price fluctuations, leading Energy Minister Akanat Promphan to introduce additional measures on October 28, including lowering Thailand's gross refining margin and slowing increases in domestic fuel prices. The allocation represents the first tranche of a planned 14-billion-baht withdrawal from the Energy Conservation Fund, which is currently facing a debt of around 105 billion baht.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}