BANGKOK (NNT) – Thailand is set to introduce diesel fuel that meets the Euro 5 environmental emission standard starting January 1 next year, with the pricing structure still under consideration.

Diesel price to fall below 30 baht on Wednesday

According to the Department of Energy Business, this initiative offers more environmentally friendly diesel options, including B7 and B20 biodiesel blends, which will be available at petrol stations starting May 1. B7 and B20 are a mix of diesel and 7% and 20% palm oil-derived methyl ester, respectively.

The transition to Euro 5 diesel is expected to increase costs by 0.5 baht per liter, prompting the Energy Policy and Planning Office to develop a new pricing structure. The current government subsidy, which maintains diesel prices below 30 baht per liter, is scheduled to end in December.

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Reporter: Krajangwit Johjit,
Rewriter: Paphamon Arayasukawat
National News Bureau of Thailand