Thailand has up to 95 days of oil cover as govt readies backup measures: Energy Minister


BANGKOK: Energy Minister Auttapol Rerkpiboon (pic) said Thailand’s oil supply can be supported for up to 95 days and stressed the government has a set of contingency steps — ranging from an export suspension to higher reserve requirements and potential biodiesel and refined-product measures — after the Strait of Hormuz closure heightened supply concerns.

Speaking at Government House on Thursday (March 5), Auttapol said he briefed Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul after an urgent meeting on energy measures.

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