Thailand to Lower Fuel Prices: Diesel Down 1 Baht, Gasoline 50 Satang
Thailand's government has announced a reduction in fuel prices, effective tomorrow. Diesel will be lowered by 1 Baht per liter, and Benzene-Gasohol by 50 Satang. E85 and B20 are excluded from this reduction, aiming to ease the financial burden on citizens.
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