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Thailand’s Oil Fund Reports Deficit of 65.7 Billion Baht
The Oil Fuel Fund Office reports a net deficit of 65.7 billion baht as of late July 2026, driven by significant liabilities in both oil and LPG accounts.
According to a report from Prachachat Business, the financial status of Thailand’s Oil Fuel Fund reached a net deficit of 65,755 million baht as of July 26, 2026. The fund’s total liabilities have surpassed 105,000 million baht, significantly outweighing its total assets of 40,056 million baht.
Breakdowns of the deficit indicate that the oil account is currently in the red by 26,366 million baht, while the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) account shows a deficit of 39,389 million baht. The fund is also managing outstanding loan obligations.
For residents and travelers in Thailand, this financial situation is significant as the Oil Fuel Fund is the primary mechanism used by the government to stabilize domestic fuel prices. A substantial deficit may limit the government's ability to subsidize energy costs, potentially leading to fluctuations in retail fuel prices at the pump or changes in the cost of living.
At this stage, it remains to be confirmed how the government intends to manage these outstanding debts and whether this will necessitate adjustments to domestic energy pricing policies in the coming months. Observers are waiting for further announcements from the Ministry of Energy regarding long-term fiscal strategies to address the fund's liquidity.
Translated from Thai.
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