Bangkok: In the first seven months of 2025, Thailand’s daily fuel consumption reached 156.90 million liters, marking a 0.1% increase from the previous year.
According to Thai News Agency, the Department of Energy Business reported notable variations in the consumption patterns of different fuel types during this period.
Gasoline consumption rose by 1.5%, averaging 32.01 million liters per day. This increase was largely driven by a shift in consumer preference towards Gasohol 95, which saw its usage rise to 19.44 million liters per day. The narrowing price gap between Gasohol 95 and Gasohol 91, from 1.10 to 0.37 baht per liter, was a key factor. However, the consumption of other gasoline variants, including Gasohol 91, Gasohol E20, Gasohol E85, and regular gasoline, experienced a decline. The proliferation of electric vehicles and the growing reliance on electric trains contributed to a slowdown in overall gasoline consumption.
Diesel consumption decreased by 2.0%, averaging 66.69 million liters per day, reflecting a downturn in regular diesel usage. This trend aligns with a 1.06% contraction in the average Shipment Index and a deceleration in GDP growth, which was 2.8% in Q2 2025 compared to 3.2% in Q1. The slowdown in tourism and industrial production also played a role, as Thailand faced a decline in foreign tourist numbers and revenue.
Commercial aviation fuel (Jet A1) consumption saw a significant 9.8% increase, averaging 17.40 million liters per day. This growth was supported by a 0.95% rise in both Thai and international travelers, as well as an expansion in air cargo services. However, the cumulative number of foreign tourists visiting Thailand during this period was 19.29 million, a 6.4% decrease, primarily due to a significant drop in Northeast Asian tourists.
LPG consumption declined by 3.9%, averaging 17.97 million kg per day. The decrease was driven by reductions in petrochemical and transportation consumption, while household and industrial usage increased. Similarly, NGV consumption dropped by 15.8%, with efforts from PTT to support the sector through pricing adjustments.
Fuel oil imports averaged 1,024,145 barrels per day, slightly decreasing by 1.2%, while crude oil imports increased by 1.8%. Refined oil imports saw a significant drop of 46.8%. Meanwhile, exports of refined oil decreased by 17.7%, influenced by the export of various fuel types.
Overall, these changes in Thailand’s fuel consumption reflect a complex interplay of economic factors, consumer preferences, and global trends impacting the energy sector.