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Jang Wong, the Cabinet will freeze diesel prices until the end of March
Extending the beginning of April, "Big Tu" frustrates the opposition's attack
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15 Mar. 2022 17:09
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The director of the oil fund explains that the cabinet meeting can only freeze diesel until the end of March
Extend the beginning of April, the government loan is only 70 billion, on the side of "Big Tu", the opposition attacked using the wrong type of money.
Leave relevant agencies to clarify
On March 15, 2022, a news report from the Government House stated that at a full Cabinet meeting at Santi Maitree Building
The meeting took place quite quickly.
The meeting ended before 13.00 while General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense
look particularly good
During the break, he walked to greet ministers and heads of government agencies around the meeting room for 3 rounds.
This time, it took the longest time to discuss.
Energy matters affected by the Russian-Ukrainian war
by inviting the Director of the Office of the Fuel Fund to explain the situation of oil prices
At one point, the director of the Oil Fund Office said that oil prices have fluctuated heavily in 13-14 years because of the war.
The compensation for diesel fuel is currently at 7 baht per liter, but if the world oil price reaches 135 US dollars per barrel, it must compensate 8 baht per liter if the oil situation continues like this.
This price will be fixed until the end of March, but if the world oil price drops, it will be fixed until the beginning of April. However, part of the subsidy for diesel here comes from benzene.
In addition, the meeting also discussed the budget framework of the government that had previously borrowed, totaling 1.5 trillion baht, that now there are only 70 billion left, with Gen. Prayut telling the meeting that
Most of the loans are used for health matters.
Remedies for those affected by COVID-19
But the opposite side likes to say that the government uses the wrong type of money.
does not meet the purpose
I want you to help clarify and understand what we use.
and emphasize on transparent procurement, such as the procurement of medicines and medical supplies.
because people's lives are important
We cannot neglect people's lives.
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