Thailand Weighs Fuel Tax Cuts

Thailand is considering an excise tax cut on blended biofuels to ease the cost of living burden on the public. Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas stated the measure aims to help consumers and farmers without harming the national fiscal position.

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Thailand's caretaker Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas speaks during an event to unveil policies ahead of the general election in February, in Bangkok, Thailand, December 24, 2025. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

Thailand is considering an oil tax cut to ease cost-of-living pressures, Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said on Monday morning. The move comes as global energy costs strain consumer budgets following earlier efforts to stabilize fuel prices. The proposed reductions target blended biofuels and aim to support farmers without compromising fiscal health.

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