Bangkok Post – Diesel exports halted during maintenance

The Department of Energy Business has ordered oil traders to suspend diesel exports while Thai Oil Plc repairs its crude distillation unit in Chon Buri province.

Director-general Sarawut Kaewtathip said on Wednesday suspension of shipments was aimed at preventing local shortages of diesel during the 13-day maintenance period ending on Jan 28.

During the maintenance period, the diesel supply will fall by 240 million litres. Thailand consumes 68-72 million litres of diesel a day, he said.