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The director of the oil fund told the Cabinet to freeze diesel only at the end of March Extending at the beginning of April, the government’s loan was only 70 billion. “Big Tu” frightened the opposition attacking the wrong type of money. Leave relevant agencies to clarify
March 15, 2022 – News report from the Government House informed that at the Cabinet meeting (Cabinet) full committee at Santi Maitri 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 greeted the ministers and heads of government agencies around the meeting room for 3 rounds.
However, at this Cabinet meeting, 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 offset at 7 baht per liter, but if the world oil price reaches 135 US dollars per barrel. Must compensate 8 baht per liter if the oil situation is still 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 would like to emphasize on procurement with transparency, such as the procurement of medicines and medical supplies because people’s lives are important We cannot neglect people’s lives.
