Thailand raised fuel prices by 6 baht per liter, marking the steepest increase
in decades. Gasoline prices surged by 14% to 22%, while diesel prices rose 18%,
hitting transport, agriculture, and industries hard. The hike was prompted by
surging global oil costs, forcing the government to reduce subsidies from the
Oil Fuel Fund, which had been struggling with a widening deficit. The price jump
led to long lines at gas stations as motorists rushed to refuel.