Thailand Rolls Out Stricter Rules for Transparency for Fuel Traders

Thailand’s Department of Energy Business introduced stricter transparency rules for fuel traders nationwide on March 27, 2026, as part of a government push to tighten oversight of the energy sector. The new regulations, which affect licensed Section 7 traders in Phuket and across the country, require prominent display of current selling prices and daily stock levels at refineries and storage depots.

Expanded Reporting and Monitoring Requirements

Under the directive, fuel traders must submit daily price and inventory reports to the department by 6:00 p.m. Refinery operators are now obligated to provide weekly production cost updates. The rules also mandate detailed transport records for each shipment, including origin, destination, volume, and vehicle registration numbers, with this data shared with enforcement agencies for verification.

Digital Oversight and Market Data

Authorities have deployed digital platforms such as the Fuel-Now application and the Fuel Distribution Monitoring System to track fuel movements and ensure compliance. March 2026 data showed average daily diesel production at 81.51 million liters, with domestic sales at 81.63 million liters and exports reaching 4.55 million liters. Gasoline production averaged 37.12 million liters daily, with 35.10 million liters sold domestically and no exports reported for the month.

Source: https://thephuketexpress.com/2026/03/27/thailand-rolls-out-stricter-rules-for-transparency-for-fuel-traders/