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WHO orders nationwide oil stockpiling investigation following price gouging crackdown
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Prime Minister Srettha Thasatin has ordered a comprehensive national inquiry into illegal fuel hoarding and resale at the critical infrastructure site, with Deputy PM Pipattan Chaiwong leading an immediate sweep of oil storage facilities across all provinces to identify price-gouging operators. The investigation specifically targets individuals who have illegally accumulated supplies in tanks like Taweewat for speculative profit rather than genuine distribution needs during a period where fuel prices remain volatile and supply concerns persist nationwide.
Key Points
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1Prime Minister Paetongta Shinawatra has authorized the Special Task Force to investigate oil tankers suspected of hoarding and selling at inflated prices.
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2The investigation is being led by a special task force appointed directly from within his administration, rather than an external agency like NIDA or PTTA.
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3Officials have announced immediate inspections focusing on major storage facilities in Bangkok's Thung Song area to uncover any evidence of price gouging.
Developments
[Mar 20, 16:58]
Prime Minister Paetongta Shinawatra authorized the Special Task Force (STF) led by Piyapattra to investigate oil tankers suspected of hoarding and selling at inflated prices.
[Mar 20, 16:58]
The STF is tasked with investigating all relevant parties nationwide regarding the alleged price gouging incident involving fuel storage in Bangkok's Thung Song area.
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Thairath.co.th
5h ago