Democrat Party Criticizes Government's Fuel Tax Cut Strategy
The Democrat Party has questioned the effectiveness of the government's recent decision to reduce excise taxes on E20 and B20 fuels, arguing it fails to address broader living costs.
On October 27, 2026, Trirath Sirichantaropas, a member of the Democrat Party’s energy economic team, publicly criticized the Cabinet's recent resolution to lower excise taxes on E20 and B20 fuels for a three-month period. According to the party, this measure is insufficient to alleviate the cost of living for the general public.
Trirath highlighted that the consumption of E20 and B20 fuels is relatively low compared to other types. Current data indicates that B20 usage is approximately 3 million liters per day, while E20 usage stands at about 6.5 million liters per day. In contrast, B7 diesel and Gasohol 91/95 are far more widely used, particularly in the transportation, agricultural, and manufacturing sectors. The Democrat Party is urging the government to reconsider its strategy by focusing tax cuts on these more essential fuel types to provide more meaningful relief to citizens.
For residents and travelers, this debate underscores ongoing discussions regarding fuel pricing policies in Thailand. While the current tax reduction is in effect for E20 and B20, it remains to be seen whether the government will heed the opposition's call to expand these measures to more commonly used fuels. No further adjustments to fuel tax policies have been confirmed at this time.
