The Prime Minister is rushing to set up a new Consumer Protection Center (CPPC) and is considering setting closing times for gas stations from 4 PM to 5 AM, expected to begin on April 20th.
The Prime Minister is expediting the establishment of a new Energy Policy and Planning Center (EPPC) and is considering setting a closing time for gas stations from 4 PM to 5 AM, expected to begin on April 20th. He has also instructed the Ministry of Energy to study refining margins at refineries.
April 7, 2569 at 10.05:XNUMX a.m. Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul addressed the issue of clarification on measures for opening and closing gas stations, stating that measures to conserve fuel are being implemented to ensure sufficient fuel supply for the country. I will expedite the process of setting it up.The new Center for Monitoring and Managing the Conflict in the Middle East (CMC).This came about because the previous committee's term expired with the last government. If the measure of closing gas stations between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM is to be implemented, it would likely be after April 20th onwards. Because we need to allow people to return from the Songkran festival and resume normal life first.
Mr. Anutin reiterated that, during the period of war in the Middle East, they intend to find every possible way to conserve energy and implement measures to control oil usage as much as possible.
Regarding whether it will be necessary to issue an emergency decree to amend and prevent fuel shortages under the Fuel Shortage Act of 2516 to specify further details, the Prime Minister stated that there are channels for every directive, and they are trying to use the channels that they can control with the highest efficiency. However, he did not specify when further details would be announced.
Regarding the assignment to the Ministry of Energy to study the refining margins of refineries, the Prime Minister stated that he has been urging and discussing the matter with the relevant ministers constantly.
Source: Infoquest News Agency
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