IRPC clarifies the issue of missing oil from the Surat Thani depot, stating it was merely a lessee and acting in accordance with the law.

IRPC clarifies the issue of missing oil from the Surat Thani storage facility, stating that it is only a tenant of the oil storage tanks and has no authority to manage or oversee other operators. It affirms that stock management is transparent and is willing to cooperate with government agencies in investigations.

Date: 3 April 2569 The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has found irregularities in the sale of oil at an oil depot in Surat Thani province by certain companies. It was found that there was a fuel inventory of 2 million liters in March 2026. The inventory increased to 1 million liters, but only 100,000 liters were sold, unlike the statistics from February.

Pol. Gen. Ruddhaphol Nawarat, Minister of Justice. reveal Progress in the investigation into oil hoarding, which has so far revealed several violations and led to arrests. For example, cases in Ang Thong, Tak, and Nakhon Sawan provinces revealed instances of oil hoarding by traders under Sections 7 and 10. In the case of Surat Thani province, investigations revealed that oil tankers made 96 trips from six depots in Surat Thani, transporting a total of 217 million liters of oil. However, only 160 million liters reached their destinations, with approximately 57 million liters missing during transit.

while IRPC Public Company Limited (IRPC) To clarify the facts: The company is a lessee of oil storage tanks in Surat Thani Province. The company is responsible only for the management of the leased storage tanks and has no authority or involvement in controlling, supervising, or managing oil storage tanks belonging to other operators within the same depot.

In terms of operations, the company manages its oil stock systematically, with clear segregation and traceability, ensuring it is not mixed with the stock of other operators. The company's oil receiving and dispensing processes remain normal, strictly adhering to all relevant laws, regulations, and standards. The company prioritizes transparency in its operations and is willing to fully cooperate with government agencies in verifying information or facts to support a complete and clear investigation process.

The company confirms that all operations are conducted in strict compliance with all laws, regulations, and requirements of the relevant regulatory authorities.

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