PRIME Minister Anutin Charnvirakul today (Nov. 11) brushed off hearsay that the government plans to phase out Gasohol 91 and 95 leaving only E20 available soon, saying any such matter is for the future, PPTVHD36 said.
Anutin asked reporters who said this step is being taken and upon being told it was mentioned in a news report, he replied that they should not ask him about every news report.
However, he explained that such a shift is a matter for the future because the country is undergoing an energy structure transition—one that requires building public confidence in using fuels blended with biodiesel or ethanol.
Discussions are currently underway with automobile manufacturers to help inform the public about which vehicle models—based on their production year—can utilise fuels blended with biodiesel or ethanol.
The goal is to encourage greater use of E20 for gasoline-powered vehicles and B20 for diesel-powered ones. The Energy Ministry will collaborate with these manufacturers to raise public awareness; however, this does not mean that Gasohol 91 or 95 will disappear tomorrow. He noted that he was unaware of the source of the original report.
Regarding the timeline for this energy structure transition, he explained that a significant shift is already underway, evolving gradually over time rather than following a fixed, predetermined number of years.
Today, there are various sources available for energy production—focusing on options that help mitigate global warming.
Regarding reports about a potential “Green Oil Plus” initiative, a tax-free fuel programme intended to assist farmers, Anutin said this should be addressed to Deputy Prime Minister/Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas, noting that he has not yet discussed the matter with him.
When asked if he had heard these reports, Anutin replied that he had not.
As for the suggestion that the programme might launch in 2027, Anutin remarked, “We would need to be prepared first. Before seeking my approval, a proper study must be conducted—there must be concrete figures and data. One cannot simply make a vague proposal and act as if the Prime Minister has already given his consent; that is not how it works. However, if they intend to pursue it, it is likely still in the preparatory or operational planning stage.”
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